Recommended for families with:

Kids under the age of 5 years? maybe
Kids between 5 & 10 years? maybe
Kids over 10 years? yes

Please elaborate on the kid-friendly aspect of the breed, as noted above:
Varies - They must be evaluated with children, especially adult rescues,
before placing in a home with small children.

Ease of care (grooming, etc.) Very easy - no grooming other than brushing is
necessary, but does shed a lot

Housetrainability: Varies - some are difficult, but most are easy to   housetrain and crate train. 

Life-limiting disorders: Epilepsy, cryptorchidism (if left untreated, can cause testicular cancer)

Non-life-limiting disorders: Legg-Perthes, eye diseases, collapsing trachea.

Schipperkes are hardy, long-lived and suffer from few if any breed-specific
diseases. Epilepsy & hip/knee problems seem to be the most prevalent
concerns.

Trainability/intelligence level: Extremely intelligent/excellent in agility/can be stubborn, but many are great obedience competitors

Average length of life span: 15-20 years

Less-than-lovely breed quirks: Excitable, curious, protective, constantly on
the go, may be barky.

Average weight/size: 12-15 lbs (AKC: up to 18 lbs)

Color: In the US (AKC), the *only* acceptable color in the conformation ring
is black.

Please include information that will be beneficial in determining suitability for individual lifestyles: for example, propensity for behavioral problems, average prey drive, ease of sociability, what the breed was bred to do, etc.:

Prey drive with small animals can be high, as they were used as ratters.
Behavior problems are usually seen in the pet shop and puppy mill dogs
(hyper, yappy, nonsociable and/or fear biters).  Well-bred specimens are
generally more sociable and easier to train.

Schipperkes were bred from the now extinct Belgian Shepherd, the Louvenaar,
the same ancestor of the Belgian Sheepdog, or Groenendael. Schips were bred smaller, Belgian Sheepdogs were bred larger.  Therefore, some have a natural tendency to herd things. They were also used to guard canal barges in
Belgium and kill rats.

This is a rugged, protective breed in a small package. Despite their size, they are not quiet little lap dogs, but instead enjoy running around the house, looking for things to get into. :o)

dominant - can be

aggressive - some are other-dog aggressive, can be very protective - aggression toward familiar people, though rare, has occured in poorly bred
specimens

flighty - can be nervous around evil things such as garbage bags and vaccuum
cleaners. Will run faster than you can imagine if offleash, so never allow this breed to roam free. Many Schipperkes have been killed because they can
be oblivious to cars while running free.

affectionate - yes, though it varies with each.  Some are snugglers, others are independent

stand-offish - reserved with strangers, usually receives friends with great joy

stubborn - yes, yes, and yes!

possessive - some are food possessive

eager - eager to what? Run and play? yes! eager to eat? YES! eager to have their nails trimmed? NO!!!

single-minded - If this means a one-person dog, then yes and no. Many Schipperkes have a "special" person, but love the entire family

protective - very much so! This is a dog that will need to be kept on a leash at all times if outdoors. They think nothing of taking on a big dog in defense of their master.

other (please specify)  For more information about Schipperkes and
Schipperke Rescue, please visit  the following web sites:

Schipperke Station

Schipperke Rescue Worldwide

Schipperke Club of America

Schipperke Junction/Eagle Rock Schipperkes