noun
- a small Belgian breed of dog with a thick black coat, pointed ears, and no tail
Examples
- The schipperke is known for its alert and curious personality.
- Our schipperke loves to chase squirrels in the backyard.
- The breed standard requires that a schipperke have a completely black coat.
- Schipperkes were originally bred to work on barges in Belgium.
- The small schipperke weighed only fifteen pounds but had a big personality.
- She trained her schipperke to compete in agility competitions.