Lori and I finally took the plunge into parenthood! This little angel is Reyna ("queen" in Spanish). She is a 3-month-old Schipperke. Never heard of a Schipperke? From the AKC:The Schipperke originated in the Flemish regions of Belgium, bred down in size from a black sheepdog called the Leauvenaar. The breed worked as a companion of tradesmen as well as a watchdog and ratter on the river barges, which is where they got the name "Schipperke" since the Flemish word "schip" means boat. Another common nickname for the Schipperke is "Little Captain."
The small, foxlike Schipperke is known for its mischievous expression and distinctive black coat, which stands off from the body and is harsh to the touch. This enthusiastic, joyful, and sometimes willful dog has a thickset and cobby body, and lacks a tail. Although historically a watchdog and vermin hunter, today this ageless breed enjoys competing in conformation, agility and obedience, often well into its teens.
She is pretty much the best dog in the world!
1 comment:
Pierre says "my coat is not "harsh" to the touch, it is ohh so soft and glossy."
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