A Schipperke (iː; lang) is a small Belgian breed of dog that originated in the early 16th century. There has been a long informal debate over whether this type of dog is a spitz or miniature sheepdog. In their home country of Belgium they are considered a small shepherd. == Description == Their small, pointed ears are erect atop the head. Schippe... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schipperke
Belgian dog breed that originated in Flanders several centuries ago and was used for many years as a guard on barges. The schipperke (`little ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/42
The Schipperke is a Belgian breed of tailless dog about 30 centimetres tall and usually black in colour. They are exceedingly vivacious, inquisitive and alert, and make excellent watch-dogs - formerly being used by Belgian barge owners for just this purpose. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BS.HTM
noun breed of small stocky black dogs originally used as watchdogs on boats in the Netherlands and Belgium Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974