1. a small Belgian breed of dog with a thick black coat, pointed ears, and no tail

Examples

• The schipperke is known for its alert and curious personality.
• Our schipperke loves to chase squirrels in the backyard.
• The breed standard requires that a schipperke have a completely black coat.
• Schipperkes were originally bred to work on barges in Belgium.
• The small schipperke weighed only fifteen pounds but had a big personality.
• She trained her schipperke to compete in agility competitions.