Schipperke tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Flat-Coated Retriever has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

Friendly
Devoted
Outgoing
Confident
Optimistic
Intelligent

Schipperkes are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Flat-Coated Retriever if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Belgium

England

sheepdog

retriever, newfoundland water dog

1600s

1800s

Non Sporting (AKC:1904)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1909)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Black
Brown

A Schipperke can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Flat-Coated Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Schipperke breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Flat-Coated Retriever breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Histiocytosis

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Schipperke minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Flat-Coated Retriever has low drooling tendency, suitable for those who dislike drool marks.

Schipperkes are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Flat-Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walks, "Love fests", More walks, Sniffing, Training, Play, Walk

Chase, Play, Catch treats, Walk

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Schipperke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Flat-Coated Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Schipperkes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Flat-Coated Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schipperke feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Flat-Coated Retriever feed 3.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Flat-Coated Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schipperke is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Flat-Coated Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Schipperkes can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Schipperkes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Schipperkes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Schipperkes are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Schipperkes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.