Meet Bailey
the Schipperke

Bailey is a 7 1/2 yr old Schipperke female

Schipperkes (pronounced "Skipperkey") were bred in Belgium to work on barges. The name means "Little Captain."

Bailey was born in Springfield, MO. There are only a small handful of "Schips" in Northern Ohio.

Her owner says "Bailey's hobbies include killing her stuffed 5 ft long snake and her goose that honks, guarding food, being cute, barking, and running my life."

"Schipperkes are one of the longest living dog breed and I've read about some that live into their early 20's."

Oh yes. Her nickname is "Sparkles" - don't ask.