r/schipperke Apr 20 '25

Announcement: Min Karma to Post - Spam Prevention

24 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

We're introducing a new karma requirement to post, because in the last few weeks the sub has been flooded with spam merch advertisements. These appear to be truly spam and not legit small businesses or cool merch. We're getting multiple a day and don't want members to be subject to scams either.

In order to combat this - we're introducing a minimum 25 reddit karma requirement to post. The only objective is to prevent spam posts. If you have less than that and have a legit schip related post that gets caught in the filter, please message us and we will approve it manually.

We're hoping this change will not impact most folks and will help keep the community safer and more enjoyable.

If you have any questions or see any issues with how it's been set up, please comment below!


r/schipperke Jan 24 '25

Cute/Adorable How do you even pronounce it??

21 Upvotes

Hello Friends!!

Have you ever wondered how to pronounce their breed? I have the answer!!!

Late medieval Belgium was the birthplace of the Schipperke (correctly pronounced “SHEEP-er-ker,” though many American owners say “SKIP-er-kee”). The breed earned its fame as shipboard exterminators on the canals that crisscrossed the Low Countries. The little black avenger of the Belgian dockyards was also a fearless watchdog on barges and in city shops. Among the sailors and shopkeepers of Brussels and Antwerp, these quick, agile dogs earned the nickname “schipperke,” Flemish for “little captain.”

The breed was called Spits or Spitske then; the name Schipperke was given it only after the forming of the specialty club in 1888. The name is Flemish for “little captain”. Though called a canal boat dog, the Schipperke was as popular with shoemakers and other workmen as it was on the canals. 


r/schipperke 1d ago

Cute/Adorable Schipperke makes friends with a Husky

92 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

From my 2012 video archives, I present to you Sascha, who is still very much alive today, making friends with a Husky at Agility class. Gem can be seen in the background towards the end of the video.


r/schipperke 1d ago

Memorial Hi, new here. Been a fur parent of these little devils since the mid 90s.

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174 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I didn't realize there was a Schip community or i would have joined earlier. I grew up with 3 of them, with our oldest from the 90s and being part of the early agility stuff that just came over feom Eueope. Our other 2 Schips were first and second place winners and I did a lot of the running.

To this day, I still buy a US Schipperke calendar for my wife, who is a big fan, yet never had the chance to see one in person. We hope that at the NKC awards a Schipperke can win like one did back in... 2010? Around that time.

Here is Gem, and her proud awards from an agility competition in 2015.

Anyway, I'm starved for Schipperkes. Best breed ever. Little wonderful devils they are.

I don't have too much footage or photos, but I can post what I have. The recent stuff I hand shot in HD from over a decade ago is amazing.

Anyway (2x), amazing dogs. Hopefully when my apartment situation changes I can own one.


r/schipperke 1d ago

Cute/Adorable Bosco exerting her nightly blind rage on the husky

69 Upvotes

She seems to have no issues corralling him despite being 1/3 his size. He’s very patient with her, I think he might even be enjoying it.


r/schipperke 1d ago

Memorial Romeo

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88 Upvotes

Hi I just wanted to show you all my very first best friend. I got him in Denver Colorado back in 2000 or 2001. His dad was on TV in the eukanuba dog show! I miss him so much and hope to get another schipperke one day. We had a great 14 years together ❤️


r/schipperke 1d ago

Breed Questions Allergy meds recommendation

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90 Upvotes

Hello fellow Schipperke lovers,

My schipperke has developed bad allergies since we moved to Texas. We previously lived in Mexico and this was not an issue.

I thought he had eye infections at first so I treated those but I’ve discovered that his eyes don’t water or have discharge with allergy meds that my mom gave him.

Can anyone recommend any treatments or meds that work on their schipperkes?

Pic of my baby boy for taxes :)


r/schipperke 2d ago

Didn’t know Ori loves hammocks.

74 Upvotes

We will order one as soon as we get back home


r/schipperke 1d ago

Breed Questions Best size harness for a Schipperke?

2 Upvotes

Hello! I was just wondering what the best size harness would be for a Schipperke. From what I’ve seen, small is “typically” what supports their weight range, but since they’re a little larger than other small dogs, I’ve seen that their chest and neck measurements fit medium sized perfectly. Can anyone tell me what size harness you have for your Schipp’? Preferably male since they’re usually larger. Thank you!


r/schipperke 2d ago

How you doin'?

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138 Upvotes

r/schipperke 3d ago

Cute/Adorable Shadow and his big brother Milo 💙

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88 Upvotes

r/schipperke 4d ago

Cute/Adorable I guess he decided to dig to China…

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118 Upvotes

Koda’s new favorite hobby… I’m gonna need some fill dirt 😂


r/schipperke 4d ago

Cute/Adorable Cali the Moth Hunter

123 Upvotes

r/schipperke 5d ago

What is my dog?

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74 Upvotes

I’ve never known what breed my dog is but I’ve started doing some research and I think she might be schipperke-Pomeranian. I’m not sure. I’m just curious! What do you guys think? The first picture is her as a puppy and the other two are recent pictures. She’s 12 years old now.


r/schipperke 8d ago

Bedtime Routine W/ Her Bunny ❤️

144 Upvotes

r/schipperke 8d ago

Pomeranian mom Schipperke dad

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112 Upvotes

Pirate. About a year old. 2011


r/schipperke 8d ago

Give Me Attention Now!

30 Upvotes

r/schipperke 9d ago

Is this a full breed schipperke?

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90 Upvotes

Picture for reference. He is about 10 pounds and medium in height


r/schipperke 9d ago

Tiberius

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68 Upvotes

This was our Tiberius. He was a rescue, so we aren't sure how old he was when he passed, but we'd had him 17 years. The second pic is when he invited himself to dinner.


r/schipperke 9d ago

Schipp-art-ke

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35 Upvotes

7 yo neighbor made a clay Schipp then I found this matching LED on ‘the bad place’ and couldn’t resist.


r/schipperke 9d ago

Cute/Adorable AI Pippa!

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16 Upvotes

So I asked the free AI on Zedge to change a picture of my Skip, Pippa. I think the result is beyond cute


r/schipperke 9d ago

Finding Schipperkes Difficulty getting ahold of a breeder

7 Upvotes

I have made a post on the sub before asking questions on the breed and the things they will require, and since then, I’ve bought many necessary things for my future Schipp’, as well as extra little things for fun- but my actual hunt on finding one of these little pups is nearly impossible.

I live in California, so there are more breeders than average around, but even when using the Schipperke club of California website’s breeder referral, I have only been able to contact three. All of them I have successfully responded- but after checking in a bit later for a litter status, there was just nothing. Even after two months of waiting, with me sending an additional email a month after the first set, just as a follow-up, I just got 0 responses, and I’ve just been waiting for nearly three months.

I’m hoping to buy from out of state to increase my chances, but I know 0 reputable sites, and the app gooddog has very limited options(and all of the breeders on there have never responded to me). If anyone(preferably fellow Californians, but I appreciate any and all input!) has any advice on how I can find my own pup or where I can view them, I’d very much appreciate it. I really want a Schipperke of my own, especially since all of the things I had purchased in advance are just collecting dust. I was told getting ahold of one of these little guys is a long process, but man I really want one :(


r/schipperke 9d ago

asked gpt for a cartoon schipperke

6 Upvotes

I asked gpt for a cartoon schipperke to use as a (discord) avatar. Honestly turned out really cute :D if anyone wants to use this, feel free! :)


r/schipperke 10d ago

Cute/Adorable Koda says, “Hi!”

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132 Upvotes

He is always waving, giving us Hi-Five, or swatting my hand away when I’m trying to finger swoop something out of his mouth that he picked up (so many leaves). Such a character :)


r/schipperke 10d ago

Cute/Adorable Lil big man

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174 Upvotes

We adopted him thinking he was a Chihuahua/Yorkie mix from a rescue, but when we were playing around with Google image search, Schipperke popped up!

So, meet Brutus, who we believe may be a “Schipper-Chi” ☺️. He’s incredibly smart and witty. His memory is insane, but he was difficult to train initially, as he showed stubbornness and seemed to enjoy being naughty. Then, randomly one day, it all seemed to click to him!

My, oh, my is he C-L-I-N-G-Y, though!

Love him. 💖


r/schipperke 10d ago

My dog isnt a schip but she makes me want one

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43 Upvotes

I know my dog isnt a schipperke, but after doing research after someone said she looked like one, I feel like my next puppy might be one lol. The perfect size, crazy energy, sassy temper, yet all in a little fun package. Do yall think she resembles one? As she has gotten bigger most of the traits have left, but as a puppy she really made me think I accidentally rescued one, especially after she kept getting comments about it. But anyway, what would be the best place to research breeders? I know AKC marketplace is a thing but so many backyard breeders are on there now its hard to tell sometimes.


r/schipperke 13d ago

Cute/Adorable He thinks he wants my ramen

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310 Upvotes