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So Manny certainly has a lot more Schipperke in him than Pomeranian. Ever since I have had him, dog lovers have been telling me how much he looks and acts just like a Schipperke. I've never gotten any papers on him so when I got him, I just thought he was a Pom. Whatever he is, he's the cutest, smartest, cuddliest, friendliest dog in the world. It blows my mind to read a description of a Schipperke online. I could've written this entire blurb to describe Manny.

The Schipperke are quick, energetic little dogs. This is a big dog in a little dog's body. Hot-tempered, high-spirited, self-confident and protective. They are wary of strangers and may seem somewhat aloof, but are actually very devoted and loyal, especially with children. It really bonds to its master. Determined and alert, the Schipperke will defend its territory, whether it is an apartment or a piece of land, against both two-legged and four-legged intruders. If someone new visits, they will adopt a watchful position. Pet cats will be happily accepted and they are usually good with other dogs. They are very smart, curious and mischievous. Can be willful, but is usually easy to train as it is intelligent and eager to learn. The Schipperke likes to howl and bark. These dogs do exceptionally well on boats. Among the Schipperke's best qualities are the ability to defend its home against intruders - backing down from nobody, and of being an excellent friend to children. Some can be difficult to housebreak. They are very active indoors. These dogs are incredibly quick and it is a good idea to have a fenced yard.
Schipperkes are an active and tireless breed. To be happy, it needs to be able to play and run a great deal. This breed is very active indoors and will get a lot of its exercise running around your house. It will greatly enjoy running free off its lead in a yard or a park.
The Schipperke is very clean and pretty much takes care of its own grooming, but to keep the medium-length double coat in top condition, comb and brush regularly with a firm bristle brush. Dry shampoo when necessary. They shed very little until the coat "blows" which can be as often as 3 times a year on bitches. Less so on males and spayed bitches, especially as they age. This coat change is a sudden drop of ALL undercoat within about a 10 day period.