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| The sweet and likable Miniature Schnauzer is usually | | | | though you can give him touch ups as needed. |
| considered a delight to be around. He's generally | | | | Many people acquire Miniature Schnauzer puppies |
| friendly and pleasant and makes a good pet for | | | | because they have allergies. This dog isn't considered |
| many kinds of households. | | | | hypoallergenic, but sheds very little and is considered |
| General Appearance and Description | | | | an excellent choice for people with allergies. |
| It's believed that the Miniature Schnauzer is a result | | | | When looking at learning more about buy a miniature |
| of a cross between the Standard Schnauzer and the | | | | schnauzer 16, read and learn as much as you can |
| Affenpinscher, with perhaps a Poodle included in the | | | | because the because this is a wonderful dog breed. |
| mix somewhere. He is likely of German descent, | | | | Exercise Requirements |
| because "schnauze" is German for muzzle. | | | | If you live in an apartment, the Miniature Schnauzer |
| Mini Schnauzers are intelligent and sweet dogs that | | | | will enjoy living in a small space, as he does like to |
| are loyal and dependable companions. | | | | play indoors he will need plenty of toys to keep him |
| Miniature Schnauzers are small dogs that have both a | | | | happy, busy and out of trouble. He will do fine |
| bushy beard and mustache. Their eyebrows are also | | | | without a yard in which to run. |
| prominent. In fact, Schnauzers are often groomed so | | | | But you must give your energetic Schnauzer a good |
| that their beard and mustache are accentuated. | | | | walk on a daily basis. He will enjoy walking quickly as |
| The coat is long and silky with a slight curl to it. | | | | if you have a mission and will also enjoy any time |
| Schnauzers are most commonly salt and pepper | | | | you can give him off leash to play. |
| colored, but they can also be all black, all white, or | | | | Training |
| black and silver with a soft colored undercoat. | | | | If you buy a Miniature Schnauzer, be prepared to |
| Basic Temperament | | | | socialize him often, to train him well and to be patient |
| The Schnauzer is a happy and perky playmate. He's | | | | with him. While he's highly intelligent and takes to |
| smart, energetic and obedient. If you think of your | | | | training well, he also has a strong will and will require |
| pets as like children, the Schnauzer is a good fit for | | | | you to have some patience. When trained, however, |
| you. He's much like a child, because he's playful, alert | | | | he can be a joy. |
| and happy and always in the game. | | | | The Schnauzers are usually not difficult to housetrain. |
| The Schnauzer is truly a very special breed. | | | | Height and Weight |
| If you enjoy traveling, obedience training and bringing | | | | The adult Miniature Schnauzer will be about 12 to 14 |
| a dog into the home that will truly be a companion, | | | | inches tall and weigh between 10 and 15 pounds. |
| the Schnauzer again fits the role. | | | | Health and Longevity |
| While he's a good companion and enjoyable dog to | | | | Like many small dogs, the Miniature Schnauzer is |
| have around, the Schnauzer has one major behavioral | | | | generally a healthy dog. Some Schnauzers will have |
| challenge. That is his desire to be a big dog. He can | | | | some problems, however, ranging from liver disease |
| be very aggressive toward other dogs and will even | | | | and kidney stones to skin disorders. They are also at |
| challenge bigger dogs to a fight. If you, the owner, | | | | risk of developing von Willebrand's disease, a |
| don't establish yourself as the leader of the pack | | | | common blood disorder in dogs. Some will have eye |
| your dog can develop some aggressive tendencies. | | | | problems. |
| Socialize him well as a puppy, too, and you likely | | | | More common for your Miniature Schnauzer is the |
| won't see any of these troubling characteristics. | | | | risk of weight gain. Be careful how much you feed |
| Mini Schnauzers can bark often and loudly, but the | | | | him, because even with his high activity level, he can |
| bark is nothing like a small dog bark and that's high | | | | gain weight easily. |
| pitched and yappy sounding. Instead, the Schnauzer | | | | Most Schnauzers can live to be about 15 years old. |
| has a bark that belies his size. His is low and more | | | | Suitability |
| intimidating. This can help him when he's asked to be | | | | Schnauzers are ideal for many different households. |
| a watchdog, a role he will happily step into. | | | | They love children and do well with seniors. They are |
| Care Required | | | | also excellent dogs to have on the farm as they are |
| The Schnauzer's wiry coat is easy to care for, but it | | | | experts at killing mice and at hunting, tracking, |
| must be combed daily with a wire brush, or the coat | | | | performing tricks and acting as guard dogs. |
| will become matted fairly quickly. If your mini | | | | Further information |
| schnauzer does get knots, you can simply trim them | | | | More information about the Miniature Schnauzer can |
| out. | | | | be found here. |
| As far as grooming, the Schnauzer should be clipped | | | | |