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About
Colored Schipperkes:
There
has been a recent tendency for some Backyard breeders and Puppy Mills to intentionally
breed colored schipperkes. They will tell you that these schips are
"rare"; and a pet shop worker was recently overheard telling a customer that
these "rare" schipperkes are very, very valuable. They said that if you
showed one of these dogs you would be sure to win just because they were so
"rare".
Well, it's time for the truth.
Any color but black in a Schipperke is a severe FAULT, and were you to show one you
would be disqualified before your dog was even judged against the others. Moreover,
I have been looking at several websites lately promoting these "rare" dogs and I
have yet to see one schipperke that is of BREEDING quality - even if they were
black. The colored Schipperke is a trait that reputable breeders have been
trying to breed OUT of their program, and if you are curious to know why, please read the
history of this breed. So if you find a breeder who is intentionally breeding for
colored schips, please understand that you are not dealing with a reputable breeder and
would be advised to look elsewhere for your pet.
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