Schipperke
Schipperkes (10-16 pounds) are alert, curious, and agile, great for active owners. They’re good with kids when socialized but may nip if provoked, less ideal for toddlers. Moderate exercise (1 hour daily, walks or play) suits their small frame; their thick coat needs weekly brushing.
Feed 0.5-1 cup daily of Hill’s Science Diet Small Paws Chicken & Rice, with 23% protein for their energy and coat health. Monitor portions to avoid obesity. Primarily indoor dogs, they adapt to apartments with exercise but enjoy yards.
Training curbs barking. Perfect for owners seeking a lively, compact dog, Schipperkes thrive with engagement, not for sedentary or rough households.
