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ITALIAN VOLPINO

SMALL BUT INTREPID, THIS ALERT DOG HAS A BRIGHT AND PLAYFUL PERSONALITY FCI

Height range A favorite in Italy for over a century, this appealing little dog was kept
10–12 in (25–30 cm) by nobility as a pampered pet and by farmers as a watchdog. Quick to Short
Weight range bark at strangers, the Italian Volpino alerted bigger guard dogs muzzle
9–11 lb (4–5 kg)
to potential trouble. Lively and
Life span Up to 16 years fun-loving, the breed is suitable Longhaired tail
carried in curl
Origin Italy for almost any type of home.

Other colors

Red Well-feathered
hindquarters
Thick
collar of hair
around neck
Long, dense,
white coat
Round eyes

SCHIPPERKE

THIS SHARP, INQUISITIVE DOG IS PROTECTIVE DESPITE ITS SMALL SIZE AKC

Height range Sometimes called the Belgian Barge Dog, this breed Small, Wedge-shaped,
10–13 in (25–33 cm) was once used by Flemish river boatmen to guard their triangular ears foxlike head
Weight range barges and keep down rat populations. In the house, the
13–18 lb (6–8 kg)
Schipperke has lost none of its watchful instincts and is wary
Life span Over 12 years of strangers. A dog with a lively Dense, black coat
Origin Belgium and likeable personality, it is
an entertaining companion.
Tail naturally
very short
Other Colors

Variety of
colors Long “culottes”
on back of thighs
Thickset body
Distinctive mane
and cape around
neck and shoulders

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