W. J. Comstock's, Pnnidcncc, K. 1. 

 Midnight. Darkness. 



THE SCHIPPERKE. 



Origin. — Wholly Dutch, but how far back it dates is unknown. 



Uses.— The canal-boatmen in Holland use this " little beggar " 

 as a guard against intruders, as well as to advise the captain of an 

 approaching boat. It will kill rats, swims like a duck, and as a 

 companion is not surpassed. 



* Scale of Points, Etc. 



General Appearance. — A small, cobby dog, with sharp ex- 

 pression, lively, always on the alert. 



Head. — Foxy in type; skull broad, not round; Httle stop. 



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