So, low maintenence on coat, some shedding, might bark, HIGH energy level, good family dogs, small size, and high intelligence. Schips are not for everyone - but the ones who truly love them would rarely have any other breed. Schips are very sute puppies and as such they have become very popular in pet shops lately. Also, please watch out for Backyard breeders - people who breed without really bothering to learn about the breed. For me, the very best dog in the world.
Schipperkes are fun, energetic, beautiful and intelligent dogs.
They are the best housedogs possible, happy, silly and entertaining even into their older years. Their lovely thick black coat is very easy to take care of, only shedding once or twice a year. They are known to live a long time, often until 16- 17. As a whole they have very few health problems. Epilepsy, luxating patellas and hypothyroid have been reported.