A Schipperke dog, pronounced like “skip-er-key” in the U.S., is a distinct-looking, small-sized breed that makes an excellent ...

All About Schipperke Pups. If you had no idea about little cuties like Itsy Bitsy raise your hand! PetMD explains Schipperke dogs were first bred in the 1600s as rodent hunters on barges in Belgium.

A schipperke named Colton made it to the final ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, but was ruled ineligible.

NEW YORK - Dog drama at Westminster: The schipperke got skipped. A day after earning a coveted spot in the final ring of seven at the Westminster Kennel Club, Colton the schipperke was ruled ...

A schipperke named Colton made it to the final ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, but was ruled ineligible.

Colton the Schipperke sits backstage at Madison Square Garden during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nat Castaneda) ...

A day after earning a coveted spot in the final ring of seven at the Westminster Kennel Club, Colton the schipperke was ruled ineligible for best in show Tuesday night.