Dogs

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

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 45 - 50cm (171/2 - 191/2in).

COAT
The rugged wire-haired coat is black or salt­and-pepper coloured with a dark face.

CARE REQUIRED
The coat of this Schnauzer needs to be plucked about twice a year. Such plucking is necessary with most wire-haired breeds because it is the

CHARACTER
These friendly, engaging, cunning, and intelli­gent dogs have considerable adaptability, are dependent, sober, sensitive, companionable, alert, and have a sense of humour.

TRAINING
Schnauzers learn quickly and are eager pupils but they possess a fair amount of stubbornness. They respond best to fair and consistent han­dling, with the sound of your voice being nor­mally sufficient.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Standard Schnauzers naturally get on well with dogs, other animals, and are extremely tolerant with children. They are mistrustful of people they do not know.

EXERCISE
This breed has an average need of exercise. Despite this, it likes to be busy doing things such as swimming, running beside a cycle, agility skill competitions, fly-ball, playing in the garden, or running in the woods. These are all suitable activities for this dog of character.