A hypoallergenic small breed of dog with plenty of personality
The striking appearance of this small, strong, and muscular dog is well known. It boasts prominent eyebrow hair, moustache, and leg hair.
Did you know?
Their original name was “Wire-haired Pinscher”.
What does a Miniature Schnauzer look like?
Usually between 32 and 37cms in height, this little dog needs plenty of exercise (both mental and physical). It’s usually recommended to give this lively and active breed around 1-2 hours of exercise a day.
Miniature Schnauzer coats
Their coats are medium and wiry with a thick undercoat which needs grooming every other day. They are often considered to be hypoallergenic and make great pet options for those with allergies.
Colours of the Miniature Schnauzer breed
The British Kennel Club only recognise 4 breed standard colours: black, black/silver, pepper/salt and white. However, you’ll often see many non-breed standard colours such as chocolate, liver or tan/white.
Miniature Schnauzer Temperament
This breed is full to the brim of personality – they make fun and rewarding companion canines. However they need mental stimulation to be happy. A bored Miniature Schnauzer is usually a disruptive dog. Things that can be included are things like food puzzles or toys designed to stimulate their minds. Although with training they can be left alone for short periods, they will usually want to accompany you everywhere in the house. Yes – even to the toilet!
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Training a Miniature Schnauzer
A Miniature Schnauzer puppy will need consistent reward-based training and socialisation. They will need thorough socialisation to live happily amongst other pets.
They make great guard dogs, often barking to alert you to anything unusual. However, your definition of “unusual” and your pooches may differ quite a bit!
Did you know?
There are actually 3 types of ‘Schnauzers’: a miniature, standard and a giant. They do look very alike, apart from their size, but they have very different personalities!
Miniature Schnauzer Background
It’s easy to see why this hypoallergenic dog consistently places in the top 20 popular dogs across the UK, US, and Germany. Their spunky and fun nature make them excellent family dogs for those with older children. However, they started off as working dogs in Germany around the 14th century.
Did you know?
Although they frequently make an appearance in historical records – their ancestry isn’t very clear. Some believe the Schnauzer was crossed with the Affenpinscher. Whereas others believe it was crossed with dog breeds like the Pomeranian or Miniature Poodle.
Originally tasked with killing and keeping vermin away, they also guarded properties, drove cattle, and guarded flock. Their off the chart intelligence and guard nature made them excellent working dog candidates.
Eager to please canine companion with an adorable look.
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