The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, squarely-proportioned with a bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows. The thick, prominent eyebrows and long mustache are often trimmed to accentuate the dog's square cut shape. The front legs are very straight. The tail is usually docked. The oval eyes are dark colored, and the ears fold forward when left natural . It has a long head, strong muzzle, a well-developed black nose and a scissors bite. Coat colors include salt & pepper, black,black and silver or a silver .In america white is also reconised but is not yet on i.k.c or u.k kennel club. Temperament Height, Weight Height: 12-14 inches (30-36cm.) Health Problems Living Conditions Exercise Life Expectancy Grooming Origin
The Miniature Schnauzer is an energetic,little dog at times and loves indoors and out doors who has clean habits, is neat in size and makes a delightful companion for everyone. Charming and attractive, the perky Miniature Schnauzer are seldom addicted to wandering, being devoted to their home and family. Miniature Schnauzers are excellent family pets and children's companion.Very perky and bright-eyed. Loving and intelligent. Energetic, affectionate, and obedient. Playful, happy and alert, they like children. The Miniature Schnauzer demands time and companionship from its owner. It can be feisty and fairly dog-aggressive - putting on a show of superiority without necessarily intending to fight. This can be fairly dangerous for the Miniature Schnauzer, who will challenge even large dogs, sometimes bringing more trouble on himself than he really wanted. Socialize this breed well with other dogs when it is still a puppy. If properly introduced, the Miniature Schnauzer will get along with another dog, but will not accept every dog that comes its way. Since the temperament of this breed can be quite variable, select a puppy from parents whose temperament you enjoy. They make good companions and family pets. , and does not have a yappy bark . Most of the time the dog's bark sounds like it is talking to you in a low carried-out voice. They make good guard dogs and mouse catchers. They are excellent watchdogs and are great to travel with. Some can be reserved with strangers, but most love everyone.
Weight: 10-15 pounds (5-7kg)This is usually a healthy breed. Although some are prone to suffer from diabetes, Do not overfeed the Schnauzer, for he tends to gain weight easily. The Miniature Schnauzer is a good dog for apartment life. It is fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard. These energetic little dogs enjoy long, brisk, daily walks, and love play sessions off the leash. About 15 years. It shows no signs of age until quite late in life. The coat is reasonably easy to look after, but unless it is combed or brushed reguarly with a short wire brush, it will become matted. Clip out any knots. The animal should be clipped all over to an even length twice a year, in spring and winter, but this is a job best left to an expert. Trim around the eyes and ears with blunt-nosed scissors and clean the whiskers after meals. On pet dogs the coat is usually clipped short on the upper body and left somewhat longer on the under-parts, legs and head. Show dogs require trimming and hand stripping instead of clipping. This breed sheds little to no hair and is a good dog for allergy sufferers. The Miniature Schnauzer is reportedly a result of crosses between the Standard Schnauzer, the Affenpinscher and perhaps the Poodle. He is originally a German breed, named after the German word for muzzle, "Schnauze." The Miniature Schnauzer excels at killing rats, but today it is mostly a popular and esteemed companion. Some of the Schnauzer's talents include: hunting, tracking, watchdogging, competitive obedience, and performing tricks
Temperment: These dogs are very friendly, bubbly, affectionate and very smart
Training: Have a mind of there own and are an independent dog but respond well to training, they learn quickly therefore they need variety as opposed to repetition.
Life span: 12-15 years.
Height: 12-14 inches
Weight: 13-15 pounds
Care and exercise: Brush or comb their beautiful coat frequently , Clip out any knots. Minature Schnauzers should be clipped all over a least twice a year. The Minature Schnazuer loves to play off the lead and likes walks or a runabout off there leads in a safe area they also like to curl up at your feet for a little sleep.PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAIL ME IF WE CAN OFFER SOME ADVICE ON KEEPING YOUR SCHNAUZER IF WE CAN NOT HELP WE WILL TRY TO SOURCE HELP FOR YOU PLEASE DO NOT BEAT YOUR PUPPY FOR BEING NAUGHTY IT,S NOT TO KNOW TALK TO IT CHANGE YOUR TONE ------BUT DO NOT LIFT YOUR HAND............
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