78 DOGS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



dog-loving public. In 1888 Dr. Seelig brought over Skip, 

 Drieske, and Mia. The first-named was purchased by Mr. 

 E. B. Joachim, and the two others by Mr. G. R. Krehl. Later 

 on Mr. Joachim became the owner of Mr. Green's Shtoots, 

 and bought Fritz of Spa in Belgium, and these dogs formed 

 the nucleus of the two kennels which laid the foundation of 

 the breed in England. 



It was probably the introduction of the Schipperke to 

 England that induced Belgian owners to pay greater attention 

 to careful breeding, and a club was started in 1888 in Brussels, 

 whose members, after " long and earnest consideration," 

 settled a description and standard of points for the breed. 



Not long afterwards the Schipperke Club (England) was 

 inaugurated, and drew up the following standard of points, 

 which was adopted in December, 1890, and differed only very 

 slightly from the one acknowledged by the Belgian society 

 and later by the St. Hubert Schipperke Club. 



STANDARD OF POINTS OF THE SCHIPPERKE CLUB, ENGLAND : 

 Head Foxy in type ; skull should not be round, but broad, and 

 with little stop. The muzzle should be moderate in length, fine but 

 not weak, should be well filled out under the eyes. Nose Black and 

 small. Eyes Dark brown, small, more oval than round, and not 

 full ; bright, and full of expression. Ears Shape : Of moderate 

 length, not too broad at the base, tapering to a point. Carriage : 

 Stiffly erect, and when in that position the inside edge to form as near 

 as possible a right angle with the skull and strong enough not to be bent 

 otherwise than lengthways. Teeth Strong and level. Neck Strong 

 and full, rather short, set broad on the shoulders and slightly arched. 

 Shoulders Muscular and sloping. Chest Broad and deep in brisket. 

 Back Short, straight, and strong. Loins Powerful, well drawn up 

 from the brisket. Fore-Legs Perfectly straight, well under the body, 

 with bone in proportion to the body. Hind-Legs Strong, muscular, 

 hocks well let down. Feet Small, catlike, and standing well on the 

 toes. Nails Black. Hind-quarters Fine compared to the fore-parts, 

 muscular and well-developed thighs, tailless, rump well rounded. 

 Coat Black, abundant, dense, and harsh, smooth on the head, ears 

 and legs, lying close on the back and sides, but erect and thick round 

 the neck, forming a mane and frill, and well feathered on back of thighs. 

 Weight About twelve pounds. General Appearance A small cobby 

 animal with sharp expression, intensely lively, presenting the appear- 

 ance of being always on the alert. Disqualifying Points Drop, or 

 semi-erect ears.^ Faults White hairs are objected to, but are not 

 disqualifying. 



