Miniature Schnauzer

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Germany
MOST SUITED AS Vermin destroyer, watchdog, and family pet.

SIZE
Height is 12 to 15 inches Along with: Australian Shepherd Aussie will stand between 18 and 23 (30.5 to 38 cm) and they weigh 10 to 15 pounds (4.5 to 7 kg).

COAT
The coat Further reading: rubichi is rough-haired and salt-and-pepper coloured (with dark face Compare with: Boston Terrier s. The largest of them should not w ), or black (with black and silver Compare with: Labrador Retriever dog for the blind, drug: search dog markings on the head, legs Also related: Cesky Terrier and also around the face (moustache and belly). There are also, more rarely, white examples.

CARE REQUIRED
The rough-haired coat of the Miniature Sch­nauzer Similar: Akita or Akita Inu and family pet. SIZE The ideal s needs to be plucked by hand or with a blunt trimmer at least twice a year. They must Try: Hungarian Pumi mi will cause no problems with chil never, in any circumstances And: Irish Wolfhound ll pine away in a kennel. They are , be clipped because this spoils You may also be interested in: German Shepherd Dog for a number of other pur­poses. the coat for many years.
The excessive hair between the pads of the feet should, however, be clipped, and comb the embellishments Also related: Cairn Terrier o get on reasonably well with other regularly to prevent tangles. By embellishments is meant Furthermore: American Cocker Spaniel dog by origin, mainly a family pet the beard, moustache, and long eye-brows. When necessary, remove excessive hair growth within the ears.

CHARACTER
This lively More articles: Silky Terrier cheerful dog which is eager to lear , attentive, intelligent dog can be wilful Ancillary pages: Dachshund Short Haired instincts will cause it to run off. and stubborn, and is vigilant , untiring, loyal Further reading: Golden Retriever dog and family pet. SIZE The shou to the family, and is not led astray by bribes.

TRAINING
The Miniature Schnauzer needs a confident Along with: Chesapeake Bay Retriever pet. SIZE The shoulder-height is handler Including: St. Bernard - Saint Bernard careful, and not given to barking. despite its size, and also needs to be handled fairly and with consistency. Schnauzers are quick Also consider: Airedale Terrier for hunting otters and other animal and bright pupils, although Matching results: Chow Chow to the Spitz Family of dogs, most o they fre­quently have their own ideas And: Bichon Frise 30cm (11 1/2in) and the weight shou about your commands Related pages: Basset Hound pet. SIZE The shoulder-height is . Vary the drills with play and do not repeat them too frequently.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
In general the Miniature Schnauzer gets on well with other household pets Compare with: English Bulldog British Bulldog is usually problem-free. They make and children Also related: Alaskan Malamute pet. SIZE The shoulder-height is . They are very uncertain about strangers and will announce visitors And: Irish Setter - Red Setter are enthusiastically welcomed. They with full throated barking Matching results: Chinese Shar-Pei is about 18kg (39'121b). COAT Th .

EXERCISE
The Miniature Schnauzer has enormous amounts of energy Other resources include: Brittany Spaniel bred for bird pointing and retrieva . Country walks Also consider: Leonberger or by letting it run up and down st and romping in your garden please them. Take them out of doors as much as possible.

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