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Where did the Schiperke originate?
- Belgium
- Spain
- France
- Netherlands
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Schipperkes originated in Belgium in the 1600's. </div>
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The AKC considers the Schipperke a Spitz-type breed.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The FCI classifies the breed as, “Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)” while the American Kennel Club classifies them in the “non-sporting” group and does not list them on their list of Spitz-type breeds. </div>
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The name Schipperke means:
- Little Captain
- Little Black Devil
- Little Shepherd
- Little Barge Dog
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Their name means "little captain" in Flemish. </div>
Question of
Ships can be born with a natural bobtail.
- True
- False
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In landmark DNA research on modern dog breed development, the Schipperke has been shown to share the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds:
- Pug
- German Spitz
- Border Collie
- Finnish Spitz
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In Landmark Research on Modern Dog Breed development, the Schipperke has been shown to share the most DNA with a common ancestor of the following 3 breeds:<br />1. Pug (2.6) 2. Brussels Griffon (2.3) 3. Keeshond (1.2) </div>
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What is the AVERAGE running speed of Schips in the AKC Fast Cat (100 yard sprint)?
- 20.21 mph
- 16.80 mph
- 18.22 mph
- 23.1 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The average running speed by Schipperkes is about 20.21 mph. The fastest recorded speed is by a dog named <em>Intune's Shield Of Steel at 25.50 mph!</em> </div>
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The Kennel Club (UK) was formed in 1873 and is the oldest national kennel club in the world. According to the Kennel Club which one of the following Schipperke coat colors do NOT meet breed standard?
- white
- cream
- black
- gold
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to the Kennel Club: <em>"Breed standard colours in this breed include: Black, Cream and Gold."</em> </div>
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The CBARQ is a giant research study on the temperament of dogs. In this research, where does the Schipperke rank (out of 124 different breeds) in terms in showing aggression to strangers??
- 22 higher display of aggression
- 47
- 73
- 101 lower display of aggression
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Schipperke ranks very high (22 out of 124 breeds) for showing aggression towards strangers. When an unknown person enters their territory, they are likely to react by barking, growling, showing teeth and in <em>EXTREME</em> cases lunging or biting. <a href="https://vetapps.vet.upenn.edu/cbarq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CBARQ study.</a> </div>
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In the landmark book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. Where does the Shipperke rank in this book?
- 15
- 31
- 58
- 84
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In this book, the Schipperke ranks 15th out of 138 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 5 to 15 repetitions and obey first commands 85% of the time or better. This puts them in the "excellent working and obedience intelligence" category. </div>
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Schips are prone to a health problem known as MPS IIIB. What is this condition?
- a degenerative neurological disease
- a red blood cell disease
- a genetic form of epilepsy
- a corneal eye disease that causes blindness
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> MPSIIIB is a degenerative neurological disease. It usually starts between the ages of 2 – 4 years with early symptoms of muscle weakness, tremor and loss of co-ordination.<a href="https://www.schipperkeclub.co.uk/schipperke-health/general-health-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Read More Here.</a> </div>
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According to the C-BARQ temperamnet study, where does the Schipperke rank among 124 breeds in prey drive?
- 23
- 41
- 66
- 81
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Schips rank 23 out of 124 breeds in prey drive in the CBARQ. This is a breed that will chase after other small animals such as squirrels, cats, rabbits etc. but this is really no surprise because this is what Ships were bred to do! </div>
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According to AKC breed standard, a Schipperke with a drop ear/ears is an automatic disqualification.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to the AKC breed standard, Schipperkes must have small, triangular, high-set ears that stand erect when alert—and a drop ear is an automatic disqualification in the show ring. In fact, the breed only has two official disqualifications: drop ears and any coat color other than natural black. </div>

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Schipperke Challenge

Where did the Schiperke originate?

The AKC considers the Schipperke a Spitz-type breed.

The name Schipperke means:

Ships can be born with a natural bobtail.

In landmark DNA research on modern dog breed development, the Schipperke has been shown to share the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds:

What is the AVERAGE running speed of Schips in the AKC Fast Cat (100 yard sprint)?

The Kennel Club (UK) was formed in 1873 and is the oldest national kennel club in the world. According to the Kennel Club which one of the following Schipperke coat colors do NOT meet breed standard?

The CBARQ is a giant research study on the temperament of dogs. In this research, where does the Schipperke rank (out of 124 different breeds) in terms in showing aggression to strangers??

In the landmark book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. Where does the Shipperke rank in this book?

Schips are prone to a health problem known as MPS IIIB. What is this condition?

According to the C-BARQ temperamnet study, where does the Schipperke rank among 124 breeds in prey drive?

According to AKC breed standard, a Schipperke with a drop ear/ears is an automatic disqualification.

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