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schip·per·ke | \ ˈski-pər-kē 
, ˈshi-, -kə; -pərk \
, ˈshi-, -kə; -pərk \Definition of schipperke
: any of a Belgian breed of small stocky black tailless dogs with foxy head and heavy coat
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The first known use of schipperke was in 1887
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