Zwergschnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer, or Schnauzer, or Zwergschnauzer, or Mini Schnauzer is a small, square dog with a long head, bushy beard, moustache and eyebrows. The thick, prominent eyebrows and long moustache are often trimmed to accentuate the dog's square shape. The front legs are very straight. The oval eyes are dark and the v-shaped ears fold forward. It has a strong muzzle, and a well-developed black nose. Terrier Group dog.
Size - From 12 to 14 inches. He is sturdily built, nearly square in proportion of body length to height with plenty of bone, and without any suggestion of toyishness. Disqualifications - dogs or bitches under 12 inches or over 14 inches
A Miniature Schnauzer needs to be brushed well once or twice a week to prevent matting - more often if they wear a sweater in the winter, and watch the armpit area for mats. Use soft slicker brushes, such as a Miller-Forge Doggy Man slicker brush, or Lambert-Kay EverGentle slicker brush to line brush inch by inch up the legs and back down again. Gently but firmly insist the puppy hold still, perhaps on your lap, with no struggling, no chewing on your fingers or the brush. Then comb through with a metal dog comb to make sure all the mats are out. Bathe with a good dog shampoo, and use creme rinse if the furnishings mat easily. Brush up as you blow dry to make the furnishings fluffy. Your pet puppy needs to be clippered about every 2 months; show puppies' coats are treated differently. Remember, the longer the coat grows, the more it tends to mat. Your Miniature Schnauzer will be much prettier and easier to care for if you keep him clean and neat.
The Miniature Schnauzer is very perky and bright-eyed. Loving and intelligent. Energetic, affectionate, and obedient. Playful, happy and alert, they like children. They can be feisty and fairly dog-aggressive. If properly introduced, the Miniature Schnauzer will get along with another dog, but will not accept all dogs. They make good companions and family pets. Schnauzers tend to bark a lot. They make good guard dogs and are good to travel with. Some can be reserved with strangers, but most love everyone.
He is as much at home in the city with a small amount of exercise as he is in the country where he appears tireless. And, he easily adapts to any change of condition or climate. His deepest need, however, is to live as a part of the family, going where they go, doing what they do.
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
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