Sammie the Schipperke

Grrrrr

Here are some Sammie the schipperke facts... Sammie is:

a schipperke

What the hell is a schipperke! Well here's what the American Kennel Club says about them: Schipperke - AKC Breed Standard.
Sammie is an AKC registered Schipperke. In our research, the most interesting thing that we found out about schipperkes was that they have the longest average life span of any breed: almost 18 years!

just a pup

She was born on January 21, 1997. We got her in May.

named Opal Nera Sambuca

Opal Nera Sambuca is a black liqueur that tastes like licorice. It tastes great and has a potent kick to it.

small

Sammie weighs about 12 pounds and is maybe a tad more than a foot tall.

tail-less

Sammie, like most schipperkes, was born without a tail. Without a tail to wag, she shakes her whole body when she's happy. This feature adds to her strange appearance (see "not very attractive" below).

black as night

She is practically invisible in just a shadow... at night, forget it. Sammie is so black, it's hard to get a good photo of her. She's the blackest.

a pretty intelligent dog

She shakes hands. She will fetch balls and stuff that we throw onto our second floor loft by hauling ass up and down the stairs. Best of all, she knows her yard and generally won't take off unless she's distracted by something like another dog. We're not dog trainers or anything, so these "feats" have all been achieved with minimal time and expertise.

fierce

See picture above. She beats up our dachsund Brownie when she's cranky. She doesn't seem particularly happy to meet with any other dog for that matter. She has an awesome growl to go with her angry appearance.

incredibly loyal

As much as Sammie dislikes other dogs, she loves people, especially us. Sammie goes crazy for any attention that we shower on her: playing tug of war, scratching her, combing her mop. After 5 seconds of barking, growling and drooling in the direction of anyone new, she'll roll over and ask for a quick belly rub.

good with kids

I know, I know, that's what everyone says. Sammie, however, has been around some pretty rough 2 year olds and never gotten pissed off. When she had her baby teeth, her nipping could be painful, but she has never snapped at anyone. Now, with her more rounded adult teeth, her playful gnawing (which is constant) is no problem (except for the drool).

not very attractive

OK, this is a bone of contention in our home. Some people think Sammie is "cute", but I don't see how this is possible. Sammie has bulging eyes, no tail, and a wolf-like face and teeth. Her body shape is really weird. It's hard to describe, but she has a longer coat around her neck and shoulders that make her look lop-sided. Her hind legs seem too long for her body, and maybe they are, because she cannot walk without her butt swinging from side to side. Sammie is a strange looking dog, and, in my opinion, no beauty queen.

a garbage disposal

We have yet to find something that Sammie won't eat or drink. A trip outside often includes munching on grass, leaves, berries, worms, paint, etc. Sammie loves beer (Sam Adams?).

Bottom line

I would recommend a schipperke to anyone looking for a small dog that is a great companion and yet low maintenance. Sammie rules!

More pictures


Sammie as a puppy	Sammie trying to be cute

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