Marnie Layng | Mardeck Schipperkes
Marnie Layng is the breeder behind Mardeck Schipperkes. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
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The Schipperke is a small, agile Belgian breed known for its curious and lively temperament, often characterized by its fox-like expression and distinctive black coat. Originally bred for hunting vermin and guarding boats in the canals of Belgium, this breed is renowned for its high energy levels and strong protective instincts. Despite their small size, Schipperkes are fearless and confident, making them excellent watchdogs and loyal companions for active families.
Marnie Layng is the breeder behind Mardeck Schipperkes. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Kristin Morrison is the breeder behind Schipperkes. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Learn all about the Schipperke breed! Discover their characteristics, temperament, size, lifespan, and why they make wonderful family dogs.
Our soldiers go through a lot. Here is one story of a soldier with full-blown PTSD who received a very special gift: a schipperke as a service dog!
Proposal to Revise The Schipperke FCI Standard | Recently, an international judge wrote about facing some issues, saying, “Conformation
Explore the history and unique characteristics of the Schipperke’s iconic tail in this informative overview from Jo Patrick.
Dive into the intriguing history of the Schipperke’s tail, a breed traditionally shown docked but now emerging in its natural state.
Dan Sayers is the Editor-in-Chief of SHOWSIGHT digital and print publications. He received a B.S. from Drexel University where he studied interior architectural design. His professional career has allowed him to develop his planning, problem-solving, and project management skills, which were employed in the office, educational, and financial sectors. While working as a project manager, he earned a Graphic Design Certificate from the University of the Arts and began creating ads for many of America’s top-winning show dogs. Through this work, Dan became Editor-in-Chief of the nation’s first online-only dog show publication. His current role expands on this experience and broadly extends to cover the sport of dogs in Companion and Performance events as well as all aspects of Conformation.
Dan is a long-time member of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America and is the organization’s current AKC Delegate and Archivist/Historian, as well as a club-approved Breed Mentor. From 2000-2010, he was the club’s AKC Gazette Columnist. He breeds Irish Water Spaniels under the Quiet Storm prefix and has judged the IWSCA National Specialty Sweepstakes twice. Dan is a member of the Morris and Essex Kennel Club as well as the Dog Writers Association of America, which recognized his illustrations in the award-winning canine compendium, the Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology.
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