Schipperke

When searching for a family pet, one often faces the choice between pure bred dogs that have the solid characteristics of their breed and a hybrid or crossbred or mixed breed dog with the chance of the best characteristics of both parents. most purebred dogs run very close to the standard set for their breed. Breeders have carefully combined the beautiful and sturdy schipperke with miniature or standard poodles, for many reasons, including the possibility of a small, low shedding, and very intelligent family dog with an attractive bright appearance. Of course, the resulting litter of schipperke poodle puppies can vary as to size, temperament, health and exercise requirements. However, it is hoped that the best qualities of both parents are passed along to their offspring.

The standard schipperke is a small black dog with a thick coat and a family friendly temperament. The schipperke is loyal to his family and a small but faithful watchdog. A poodle’s coat can be many standard colors and is generally curly and thick. One of the many reasons breeders crossbreed other dogs with the poodle is that poodles are not known to shed and often have hypoallergenic coats. The poodle is generally a very intelligent, agile dog that requires exercise and attention to avoid boredom. As with any hybrid dog, the ideal puppy resulting from the mix of these breeds could be small, compact, and energetic with many fine temperament traits. The young, busy family searching for a dog that is usually good with children, enjoys being busy and doesn’t present a lot of health problems should look into the hybrid schipperke poodle. Both breeds are considered highly intelligent and generally healthy. The poodle requires regular grooming while the schipperke does not, so that should be considered when choosing a puppy.

The schipperke and the poodle share many common traits and characteristics. The y are both loyal family, oriented towards people and they are intelligent and quick to learn. As with all intelligent and energetic breeds, they can get into a lot of trouble when left without enough exercise. And they share a European origin; the schipperke having been developed in Belgium and the poodle was mostly highly developed in France. Both dog breeds were bred as dogs of work, the poodle being the retriever and the schipperke being the watchdog. One can be fairly certain the schipperke poodle will be an interesting addition to any family.