The Schipese is not a
purebred dog. It is a cross between the Maltese and
the Schipperke. The best way to determine the
temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you
can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed.
This hybrid cross is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club.
Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50%
purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed
multi-generation crosses.
"This is a picture of my 15 month female schipperke/maltese mix, named Roxy. She is 12 inches at the shoulder and weighs 16 lbs. She is more Schipperke than Maltese!!! The only maltese part she has is her fluffy tail, which was not docked when she was born, and a very small white patch of fur on her chest, making her a very unique schipperke mix. She is my first pet and I think she is the best dog I could have asked for. She loves to run around the house and is really great with children. However, she does not like to share any of her toys or treats with any other dogs. She is very protective over the house and always barks when we get a visitor. She especially barks like crazy when she looks out the window and sees squirrels running around in our yard. She chases rabbits and squirrels in our backyard. She was very easy to house break and obedience train as well. She is a very independent dog and all of her personality traits come from the schipperke breed. When I get another dog, I definitely want to stick to the Schipperke breed."
