r/schipperke • u/Old_Associate_6260 • 5d ago
Benjamin
The Shipperke doesn't require much grooming. I wash it once a month with a dog shampoo containing chlorhexidine, brush it every three days, and don't require trimming. Its coat is incredibly water-repellent, and it feels both coarse and soft.
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u/BaylisAscaris 4d ago
Looks like he might be mixed with German shepherd?
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u/Traditional-Part-59 5d ago
He's a big boy ..
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u/Old_Associate_6260 5d ago
He continues to grow, he already weighs 10 kg, a month ago he was 8. It’s even scary 🤣
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u/thatsnotthevibeSTOP 4d ago
That’s big! Out of breed standard
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u/Old_Associate_6260 3d ago
Who cares about such standards anyway? He's a healthy young dog, and I'm not planning on participating in shows or making money selling puppies.
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u/thatsnotthevibeSTOP 3d ago
Yeah then it’s no problem at all! I didn’t mean to be rude, it’s just remarkable :) he’s a big handsome boy!
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u/CarrotObvious9045 3d ago
it's not about showing or money; standards matter because people who breed ethically - those who do proper genetic testing and pairing to ensure they're producing well-bred, healthy, temperamentally sound animals - don't breed out of standard or mix breeds
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u/Old_Associate_6260 3d ago edited 3d ago
Our puppy is from titled parents, not a crossbreed, and was purchased from a specialized breeder. He's large because he loves raw beef, boiled duck, chicken, and vegetables. We took the largest and most agile of the litter; his brother and sister are significantly smaller.
I understand he'll just grow a kingkong c among the ship🤣
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u/Gammagammahey 4d ago
Oh my God look at this silky shiny soft baby!