A small Belgian breed with an outsized presence — le petit diable noir.
The Schipperke is a small Belgian breed with an outsized presence — foxlike in build, jet-black in coat, and brimming with the kind of confident, curious energy that earned them the affectionate nickname le petit diable noir, the “little black devil.” Originally bred to patrol the canal barges and workshops of Flanders, where they kept rats at bay and announced every visitor with authority, today's Schipperke retains all of that working-dog intelligence and alertness in a tidy 10-to-16-pound package.
They are sharp, devoted and endlessly entertaining companions — quick to learn, deeply bonded to their families, and possessed of a personality that fills a room far larger than they are. Their thick double coat with its signature ruff and culottes is surprisingly low-maintenance, and they typically live 13 to 16 healthy years.
A Schipperke isn't a passive lap dog. They thrive with active owners who appreciate a thinking partner — one who will hike with you, train with you, watch over your home, and keep you laughing for the better part of two decades.
Schipperke · May 2026 · 5 Puppies
Placed
Five Schipperke puppies out of a CKC registered, detection-trained sire and a calm, family-raised dam. All five puppies have been placed with approved families. The Schipperke is a small Belgian breed with an outsized presence — foxlike, jet black, and brimming with the confident curiosity that earned them the nickname le petit diable noir.
Ace · Sire
Lucy · Dam
The Litter
Both parents are CKC registered and health tested. Their records are published on the same terms as the rest of the program.
Male · Schipperke
Sire — Previous Litter
| Line | CKC Registered |
|---|---|
| Role | Sire · Narcotic & Detection Trained |
| Temperament | Sporty and driven — an athlete who wants a job and a hill to run up. |
CKC registered Schipperke, narcotic and detection trained. Ace is very sporty — excellent in agility courses and living his life like an athlete, always on the go.
Female · Schipperke
Dam — Previous Litter
| Line | CKC Registered |
|---|---|
| Role | Dam · Family Raised |
| Temperament | The mellow half of the pair — intelligent, calm, and happiest indoors. |
CKC registered, very intelligent and calm. Much more mellow than Ace and trained to be with a family at the house — while Ace likes to spend most of his time outside.
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