Schipperkes Schipperkes Schipperkes are small dogs that in some ways resemble German Shepherd Dogs. Most of these dogs are black but some other solid colored dogs also exist. The hair on the heads of these dogs is smooth and stands erect on the rest of their bodies.
Schipperkes have short, compact bodies with squared shoulders.
These dogs often show expressions of mischievousness, doubt, and alertness. These dogs are brave, curious, and energetic and think of themselves as big dogs in little dogs' bodies. They can be hot-tempered, protective, and highly confident. They are leery of strangers and sometimes seem to have a snooty attitude around them. As watchdogs, they are very protective of their families and their domains and will defend them against any type of intruder be it man or beast.