Critter Corner: Katie

2026-07-23 6:37 AM

Katie is an almost 14-year old rare red Schipperke. A Belgian breed, Schipperkes are almost always black but a double recessive gene may produce white, cream, chocolate or a red like Katie, who is 12 pounds. Katie goes on a daily one-hour walk in East Falls Church, even when it snows.

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