Schipperke

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A small, thickset, tail-less dog with a thick double coat and a ruff around the neck. In color, the Schipperke is solid black; however, the coat may also be one of a range of tans and fawns. The head is wedge-shaped with a pointed muzzle, like a fox. The small, erect ears are triangular in shape. The average height range is 10-13 inches and the average weight range is 12-18 pounds.