Schip-A-Pom

Potty issues and barking

Charley is VERY stubborn when he wants to be but is very obedient with us. We got him at a late age do we have spent a lot of time training. He does better off the leash. He acts up for other people, is very manipulative & will take advantage of people when he knows he can. Very intelligent doggo but we don’t let him control us. You have to show him who’s boss. He is so sweet & LOVES affection but hates being left alone. He is involved in all of our daily activities as he is very curious. Very high energy & gets extra exited around crowds & road-trips. Excellent with kids & other dogs! I love that little guy so much.

Mischievous stubborn very entergetic

she is an amazing dog and great with a family.

The love of my life; my 4 legged son.

mischievous, stealer of food and destroyer of toys, but now getting the idea that he is to destroy only "His" toys! Likes to chew. kind, attentive and shows endearment to those he cares about. Likes to engage in one on one activities, no matter what they are! Enjoys barking at everything!

We adopted Nova from a shelter when she was 2 years old. She has been an amazing dog, very sweet, loving, even with our small children (currently 6 and 3 years old). She is a lap dog mostly, and very attached to me, but equally affectionate with other family members and likes guests who give her pets. We have trained her to do a few basic commands and worked on her house training and she learned quickly. She is a lovinf, friendly, affectionate pet.

Adopted as a stray, only now just figured out breed after a year. Very smart, easily house-broken, but doesn’t like learning many tricks. Loves bouncing up to new people, and cuddling in with anyone. Gets jealous and growls when other dogs are around. Favorite activity is letting her loose in an open area to sprint around in. Loves to chew on stuffed animals.

I found Baloo through Facebook. He is extremely hyper, however struggles with being around people he does not trust. He has a history of abuse so he tends to shy away from all men. He is good with his brother Carlos as well as with his cat sister Sasha. He has high anxiety and currently takes calming medication for it. He is the sweetest boy once he opens up to you and is constantly by my side.

She is a lovable dog that is great for families!

He fits to a tee the general description I love him to death even though he’s my tazmanian devil, moody and just crazy.lol he’s a great guard and even a great “hound” dog he has a great sense of smell to detect things.

She's a very smart dog who will get you to do everything she wants. She's very communicative and knows how to get your attention without having to make a sound. Being a not very friendly dog, she'll take her time to get to know you and once she decides she doesn't like you then she'll always be vigilant around you. She loves eating, energetic walks, running after all flying beings and barking at doorbell sound. Most of all she loves to be pet and following her favorite humans around. Surprisingly she also loves having over people she likes and is extremely witty.

New adoption; quite a shocker ! New breed for us; lots of Schipperke traits. Fortunately we have the time, patience and general dog experience to get him under reasonable control. Great breed insights on the Web, if you look at enough sites. And as usual with rescues, you have to be on the lookout for what trauma they experienced in the past - because that is the basis for some undesirable behaviors in the present. He was hit, and reacts poorly to quick human movements - particularly in his direction. The beauty of this breed in this area however, is that they are very intelligent and they react very positively to firm and consistent rules, particularly when delivered with quick follow-up praise. However he is QUICK, and has bolted out the door twice already and didn't wait around to see if it was OK. He flew fast and far, but ran to and leaped into the car once I located him racing thru the yards. Fortunately he had learned his new name in a mere couple of weeks. Oh - and he barks; loud piercing barks which my wife says are unbecoming of a real dog. Watchdog he is. They love to play and should have you wrapped around their tail in no time. But be careful - they are easy to spoil, and I would think that could lead to problematic behaviors. Enjoy !

He has been a wonderful part of our family he is still in very good health. We rescued him from the SPCA when he was only 3. We have 4 children he has been sweet and has always tolerated the kids playing with him.

Our Schip-A-Pom changed our lives the day he stepped in our home.

Has been a wonderful addition to our family! We rescued Cookie a little over a year ago and have been so happy to have such an affectionate little guy in our home. Sweet and sensitive, and incredibly smart!

He is a very timid boy around people he doesnt know, but once he does get to know you hes the sweetest dog you will ever meet. Hes very sweet and loved to be cuddled. Hes just been a great dog to have around! Love him to death!

Loving, attentive and stubborn companion. She is 15 years old, is deaf and sleeps a lot, but when it is time to walk she is ready to go.

Rescued him at 2 y.o. and we said "he's a WHAT breed ?" Studied up on Pomerke, and decided 'Yup, that's him'. He is more active, agile and larger than our previous 2 Poms. Also more alert and vocal. 2 adults in the house, but he thoroughly bonded with one. Typical behavior. He is cordial, playful and friendly with the non-bonded person, but he has to watch or follow his bond-mate at all times. He's a watch dog, and barks to alert us. It's a constant effort to keep him from inappropriately barking, but if you can find the right signals to him he is smart enough to stop - if you are more persistent than he is. Consistency and positive reinforcement are the keys. He responds to appropriate praise. Other dogs just excite him. Period. He has never bitten or snapped at another dog, but it takes him a few minutes of you showing him that it's all OK for him to calm down. They are very attuned to human emotions/behaviors. If I talk calmly to my neighbor, he picks up on it and relaxes himself. The appropriate song is: "Excitable Boy" by Warren Zevon. =:)) But...we introduced him to our older female beagle after picking him up, and they got along just fine right from the start. After 6-9 months they were inseparable. In the home, he is the best companion possible. Likes to snuggle at night, in between tours off the bed and around the house. During the day he is often very cat-like: jumping up on chairs and couches to survey the back yard, the living room where I'm sitting and/or to nap. Oh yah - and to bark. It's very easy to see that Schipperkes were watchdogs/ratters on Dutch barges and farms. Grooming: if you can find a groomer who knows how to cut your little guy - stay with them. If a groomer suggests a poodle or lion cut - run. Shaving can ruin their beautiful double coat. They are a wonderful mixed breed, if you know what to do and have the time and patience needed. Enjoy !