Barbil Schipperkes
Meet the breeder
I'm Barbara M., the breeder behind Barbil Schipperkes located in Elizabeth, CO. We're a small, home-based program with a goal to produce a great representation of the Schipperke and continue improving the line. My puppies are produced for quality first, not for quantity. I study each pedigree and have all my dogs are all health tested prior to breeding to ensure exceptional puppies. I look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Barbara
Why did you start breeding?
Our mentors encouraged us to purchase an adult Basenji from a retired (but very successful) kennel. Following their advice, we bred her and another girl that we obtained from the same kennel. We also purchased a top-ranked male to use for breeding. After a short time, we opted to change to the Schipperke breed. Again, we followed the advice of our mentors as we developed our breeding program. We not only want to continue our show line, but strive to promote responsible breeding to ensure the Schipperke continues to move forward for generations to come.What makes your program special?
Our program is unique because we consistently health test all of our breeding stock and post their results to OFA. We learned early that linebreeding on a quality dog or two is the best way to cement a solid breeding program. We've consistently line-bred, and always choose those dogs carefully. If we find any concerns with one of our breeding stock, we will not produce puppies with them. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to his or her forever home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Barbara
Barbara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Barbara may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Barbara offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Barbara directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Barbara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elizabeth, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
More about Barbara
Club memberships
Barbara is a member of Central Rockies Schipperke Club and Schipperke Club of America.
Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Barbara’s links
Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Barbil Schipperkes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Barbil Schipperkes reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Schipperkes.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Full Embark Panel, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (MPS IIIB)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
