iDog Breed Number: CB212
Original: Belgium
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; Energetic, busy little dogs, Schips love walking, playing, and exploring
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Independent
Height: 27.9-33 cm (male), 25.4-30.5 cm (female)
Weight: 4.5-7.3 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Barking Level: Likes To Be Vocal
History:
Web Source Name: Schipperke
from AKC
Common Name: Spitzke (until 1888);Spits (until 1888);Spitske (until 1888)
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | HSF4 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| colour dilution alopecia | have an increased incidence | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Follicular dysplasias | have an increased incidence | ||
| Pemphigus foliaceous | have an increased incidence | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)