Comments on: A man’s guide to finding a best friend

By: Cait

Cait — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:35:56 +0000

Schipps are definitely ACTIVE little guys- easily enough energy to keep up with a jogger or biker. What I find interesting about them is that while they’re definitely NOT terriers, and they don’t have a terrier ‘tude, they definitely DO have a distinctive personality and attitude that you either love or hate. I am NOT a schipperke person, despite liking that general size and type of dog. :P

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:05:11 +0000

The Breed Standard for the Schipperke contains the word “indefatigable”.

Yeah - I had to look it up to make sure I knew the definition, too!

I think you could probably characterize them as “energetic” . . . . . . . . . . .

By: Kim Thornton

Kim Thornton — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:56:38 +0000

I wasn’t sure about the Schip as a running partner either, but I checked out their club website and apparently, they are pretty energetic and make good jogging partners.

By: Martha M.

Martha M. — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:00:49 +0000

Because the article was for “Men’s Journal”;)

By: Original Lori

Original Lori — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:41:51 +0000

btw…what made this a MAN’S guide? :O)

By: Original Lori

Original Lori — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:37:32 +0000

I met my first Schipperke a few weeks ago at my training group. I love all dogs, but I’m not generally a little dog person. I have to say, though that Foxy was smart, calm, and had a mind of her own, all traits I can admire. I don’t know about as a running partner, but this Schipperke was doing Rally and Obedience.

By: Liz Palika

Liz Palika — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:47 +0000

I can’t argue with the advice re: Australian Shepherds.

Far too many people get them because they are pretty and don’t take into acocunt that incredible brain behind the pretty eyes! smile….

By: Alex V.

Alex V. — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:00:37 +0000

Tollers definitely belong in running buddy or adventure ready. They are certainly not homebodies. lol