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ˈskɪp ər ki, -kəschip·perke

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. schipperkenoun

    breed of small stocky black dogs originally used as watchdogs on boats in the Netherlands and Belgium

Wiktionary

  1. schipperkenoun

    A small breed of dog developed in Belgium, sometimes used as a watchdog on boats.

  2. Etymology: Dutch, diminutive of schipper, skipper, from its use on boats.

Wikipedia

  1. Schipperke

    A Schipperke (; Dutch: [ˈsxɪpərkə]) is a small breed of dog that originated since the 1600s in Belgium. There has been a long informal debate over whether this type of dog is a spitz or miniature sheepdog. In their home country of Belgium they are considered a small shepherd. DNA research has shown that Schipperkes have a close relationship to the Spitz family of dog breeds.

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  1. schipperke

    A schipperke is a small, robust, and independent breed of dog that originated in Belgium. This breed is known for its fox-like face, small pointed ears, and thick double coat typically in black. They are often recognized for their energetic nature, agility, and curious personality. Historically, they were used for hunting and guarding boats, hence their name meaning "little ship captain" in Flemish.

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  1. Schipperke

    A Schipperke is a small Belgian breed of dog that originated in the early 16th century. There has been a long informal debate over whether this type of dog is a spitz or miniature sheepdog. In their home country of Belgium they are considered a small shepherd.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Schipperke

    ship′pėr-ke, n. a breed of dogs of the same group as the Eskimo and Pomeranian dog, but with almost no tail, favourites of the Belgian bargees. [Flem., 'little skipper.']

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of schipperke in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of schipperke in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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