What does "little captain" refer to in the Schipperke's name story?

Barge dogs, since schip is Flemish for boat

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What does "little captain" refer to in the Schipperke's name story?

Many Belgian experts say it means little shepherd instead.
Which extinct sheepdog do Belgian clubs say is the Schipperke's ancestor?

DNA studies place the Schipperke closer to the Pomeranian.
How much does a Schipperke usually weigh?

Males stand about 11 to 13 inches tall.
What is the long hair on the back of a Schipperke's thighs called?

Culottes is a French word for a type of short pants.
What nickname do Schipperkes carry?

They are curious, bossy and bark at anything new.
What median lifespan did a UK Kennel Club survey find for Schipperkes?

About one in five reached 15 or older.
Which inherited brain disorder do Schipperke breeders screen for?

Signs usually appear between 2 and 4 years of age.
Of 323 puppies in early litter records, how many were born with full tails?

Only 16 were born with no tail at all.