Schnauzer

Other names: Miniature Schnauzer, Medium Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer

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Hypoallergenic breed

Hair type	Short
Origin	Germany
Template	Average
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 15 kg to 20 kg	From 45 cm to 50 cm
Male	From 15 kg to 20 kg	From 45 cm to 50 cm

History of the breed

The Schnauzer find its origin in Austrian Tyrol, southern Germany. He comes straight down from the Burrow, which was created for hunting. Subsequently, the Schnauzer was designed to become a guard and defense dog. He accompanied the coachmen and lived in the stables with the horses. He did not hesitate to chase away rodents that ventured too close to him. It owes its name to its characteristic muzzle, beard and mustache.

At the end of the 19th ^century, its name was still haired Pinscher. Then, he gradually took the name Schnauzer. During the 2 World Wars, he served as a guard of the prison camps. He was recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale on July 13, 1955.

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Physical features

His coat: hard, quite short (not too much), well supplied, lying down, neither bristling nor wavy, with a dense undercoat. The outer coat is quite long.
Its color: unicolour (black, silvery black), two-tone (pepper and salt) or pure white with white undercoat.
His head: long and strong, in accordance with the power of the dog, with a flat forehead, not wrinkled and parallel to the muzzle.
His ears: V-shaped, folded, hanging, set high and carried symmetrically, carried forward.
Her eyes: slightly concealed by her bushy eyebrows, medium in size, oval, dark in color and lively expression.
His body: writable in a square (the length of the body is very close to the height at the withers). Top line descending slightly to the rear, back strong and short, loins short, chest moderately broad.
Its tail: ideally saber or sickle.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Schnauzer has a lively demeanor. He is also naturally jovial . You always need proof of your good nature . Despite everything, he remains a calm dog, gentle and very attached to his master as well as to his adoptive family. He loves children and will never hesitate to play with them. He will watch and protect them since he is above all a guard dog. He never barks for nothing. The Schnauzer has a strong character . He will be suspicious of a stranger who comes too close to his home. He is loyal and devoted to his master.

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Education

By virtue of his strong character, the Schnauzer must be educated in a firm manner . He must quickly integrate the limits not to be exceeded with his master , his entourage and his congeners. He can’t stand the brutal method. Rather, he is a supporter of complicity with his master.

The Giant Schnauzer and the medium-sized one tend to want to be dominant. It will be important to establish a clear and precise hierarchy from an early age. However, the Schnauzer is an easily educated dog. He is dedicated to the task and wants to please his master

Living conditions

The Schnauzer is a dog compatible with all lifestyles as long as it receives sufficient attention and care from its owner. He adapts perfectly to apartment life as long as he enjoys his outings and exercises frequently. The Miniature Schnauzer and the Average Schnauzer are obviously more comfortable in an apartment than the Giant Schnauzer. He would prefer, of course, to be able to enjoy a fenced garden to stay active and live with a sporty and available master. However, if he has an apartment, it must be left at least twice a day. He must be able to exert himself and be active.

Health

Rustic and resistant, the Schnauzer has little fear of climatic conditions . On the other hand, there are certain diseases to watch out for in this dog, including eye diseases, urinary diseases and hypothyroidism .

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Schnauzer is a dog that does not shed . It requires regular maintenance , both for its hard-textured coat and for the eyes and ears . These should be examined frequently to prevent illnesses.

It is recommended to brush it every day . Grooming acts may be necessary, such as hair removal and hair removal on certain parts of the body , especially in white subjects intended for exposure.

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Food

The Schnauzer can eat like a human. Indeed, its diet can consist of meats, rice, pasta and fresh vegetables. Its ration is to be measured according to its daily energy expenditure as well as its morphology. Do not hesitate to approach a veterinarian so as not to make any mistakes.

Physical activity

The Schnauzer is a rather sporty dog. He therefore cannot do without his long daily walks , even more if he lives in an apartment. He must go out at least twice a day for long walks. He inherited a hunter’s vocation from his ancestors, which leads him to always seek activity.

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