Miniature Schnauzer

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Miniature Schnauzer
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Miniature Schnauzer Dog

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small and very popular breed, loyal, devoted, and affectionate. The Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent choice of a companion or family pet, and is suited to both inexperienced and experienced owners. The Miniature Schnauzer is a friendly and sociable with a pleasant disposition. Although this breed of can bark a lot, Miniature Schnauzer dogs will raise the alarm if something is amiss, and this makes these effective watchdogs. Intelligent and quick to learn, the Miniature Schnauzer is easy to train and is very good at obedience training. These versatile are usually eager to please their owner, but can be a little stubborn and headstrong at times.  Miniature Schnauzer are excellent with children.
 

Miniature Schnauzer Dog
The Miniature Schnauzer is evenly proportioned in its small build. The Miniature Schnauzer is a furry breed, with bushy facial hair, particularly on the eyebrows, mustache and beard. The Miniature Schnauzer has dark elliptical eyes, dark nose, and prominent muzzle, as well as teeth that meet in a scissors bite, and naturally folding or cropped upright angular ears. The Miniature Schnauzer dogs name is derived from the word schnauze, which is the German term for muzzle. This miniature variety was developed in Germany towards the end of the 19th century as a compact farm and rat hunter.

Miniature Schnauzer Skills
Like most other terrier breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer does well at hunting down rats. Nowadays, it is a preferred companion dog, while it also displays talent in tracking, competitive obedience, and carrying out tricks. The Miniature Schnauzer is also valued as a watchdog and hunter.

Miniature Schnauzer Personality
This lively tends to be quite playful

and curious. Although its barking can become a problem, its fun, agreeable, and alert character makes it a great companion in the home. The Miniature Schnauzer is one breed that enjoys being involved in activities, particularly with children, and also behaves well around other animals. The Miniature Schnauzer can be bossy towards other dogs, however, and will need proper socialization early on. Although it is very intelligent, it can get stubborn at times.

The Miniature Schnauzer Exercise Needs
The Miniature Schnauzer breed should be allowed to play off-leash and taken on extended walks on a daily basis.
 
The Miniature Schnauzer Living Conditions
The Miniature Schnauzer does okay as a housedog and enjoys constant interaction with its people, though moderate activity should be expected from it when left indoors. Access to a yard is not necessary for this breed, though it is physically capable of living outside under moderate to warm weather.

The Miniature Schnauzer Grooming Requirements
The Miniature Schnauzer breeds thick coat must be brushed or combed on a daily basis to prevent matting, while knots found in its coat must be clipped out. The breed almost never sheds hair. A maintenance clipping must be done semiannually, particularly during autumn and spring, to keep the coat in uniform length. The facial hair may also be trimmed to bring out the distinct square build of the breed.

The Miniature Schnauzer Health Issues
Miniature Schnauzers tend to be healthy, though some may have inherited eye ailments. The Miniature Schnauzer may also be susceptible to kidney and liver problems, diabetes, cysts, and skin ailments. The breed is also quick to gain weight.

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