Schipperke

by Robert Pollet

Described variously as "the little skipper," "the little black devil" and "the little shepherd of Belgium," the multi-faceted Schipperke enjoys a dedicated following around the world. Prized for his intelligence and intense activity, "the little skipper" brings a shipful of personality and industry along with his cargo. Loaded with affection and devotion to his family with a dollop of mischief and good humor, "the little black devil" makes an ideal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593782810
• ISBN13: 9781593782818
• Release Date: March 1992
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books
• Length: 155 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 14 years and up

Customer Reviews

Great Book for Schipperke owner or if you are considering the bread

Great book & well written I have purchased a Schipperke and this book really helped me make my decision. I use it as a reference guide when things come up with my puppy and know it will be useful throughout his life. History section interesting. Information easy to read and interesting.

Very Helpful!

A very helpful book for the first time Schipperke owner (as well as a first time puppy owner!)

good basic information for the breed

I was surprised to see Robert Pollet, a French specialist in BSDs and Schipperkes, writing a book for the UK/English language pet/show market. I met him over 20 years ago at the Paris Specialty for the Belgian breeds (all 4 BSD varieties and the Schipperke as well). He has a good solid grounding in the breed and its behaviour and the book addresses many of the basic backgrounds and problems in the breed. He was astute enough to utilize photographs of UK bred dogs for the main, so I would think that this book would do well with the pet market here in the UK, as it has been many years since a book was written about the breed. The standard laid out in the book is the UK Kennel Club's Breed standard for the breed. Mary Deats (Aradet Schipperkes, and international judge of the breed in USA/Canada/UK and Europe)