Schnauzer
The Mini Schnauzer, also known as the Little Schloss Terrier, is native to Bavaria, Germany, and the AKC classification belongs to the Terrier Group. Bred by a standard schnauzer and a cross of the miniature breeds of 17th-century European dogs, Pomeranians and Scottish Terriers, the breed was recognized in 1899 and is mainly used as a mouse hunting dog, because of its cheerful, approachable and easy care, and is currently used as a family fun dog.
Alias: Mini Schnauzer
Ancestors: Terriers
Country of Origin: Germany
Main use: Companion dog
Average height of Schnauzer: 30-39cm
Standard weight of schnauzer: 6-9 kg
Average lifespan of schnauzers: 12-15 years
Schnauzer's personality traits
1, rich expression: it is a natural companion dog, alert but not reckless, beautiful but not proud, they have a surprising aura of communication with people, their exquisite facial features and rich body language are full of strange performance ability, no need for complex conversation can make us deeply feel their joys and sorrows
2, friendly and kind: mini schnauzer loyal, naughty, docile, intelligent and love children, very easy to integrate into the family, have great feelings for the host, easy to establish a peaceful and trustworthy relationship with the owner. He is kind to people, but in general, they will only be particularly close to a family member and see him as a leader
3, especially loyal: Mini Schnauzer is known for its bravery, has a strong possessiveness of its owner and sphere of influence, is home-oriented in everything, is loyal and bows to the best of its ability
4, particularly alert: any slight change can not escape its eyes and ears, they can quickly identify unusual signs, when they find a strange visitor, they will carefully observe, until sure that the visitor will not threaten it, will return to their cordial nature
5, especially smart: mini schnauzers only need to learn 5 to 15 times to learn simple instructions, they have an 85% chance of obeying the first instruction, for slightly complex instructions or when the owner is far away from them, their response will be slightly slower, but as long as they practice diligently can eliminate this delay
Physical characteristics of the Schnauzer
Head: The head is strong and rectangular, and the width gradually shrinks from the ear to the eye, and the tip of the nose is nearly reduced. The forehead is flat. The top of the head is flat, and the long front face is as long as the top bone. The muzzle is firm, proportionate to the skull, the end is slightly pure, the beard is thick, and the rectangular effect of the head is strengthened
Eyes: small, dark brown, deep position. The eyes are ovate and sharp
Ears: Located higher above the top of the head, the inner edge is vertically upwards, and the outer edge may be slightly bell-shaped. If the ears are not cut, the ears are small, V-shaped, folded on the top of the head (button ears)
Tail: Position high, tail uplifted
Hair: Mini Schnauzer double coat, hard outer bristles and thick undercoat. The head, neck, ears, chest, tail and body need to be stripped. In race conditions, the coat on the body must be long enough to reflect the texture of its hair. Completely covers the neck, ears and head. The texture is quite thick, but not silky. Defects: The coat is too soft or too short, or appears smooth
Schnauzer's feeding points
The schnauzer baby cannot eat meat or drink milk for two months when he arrives at home. It is advisable to eat porridge or dry food soaked in water. Some other foods often cause indigestion, thinning, etc., so do not let dogs eat.
When the schnauzer is under 2 months of age, it needs to eat about 110g of dog food per day. Since the dog is still in its infancy, the owner can soak the dog food and then give it to the dog.
At the age of 3 months, it is about 120g per day, and at this stage, the owner can gradually convert dog food from soft food to dry food.
4-month-old dogs need to eat 125-140g of dog food every day, under normal circumstances, their food intake will be fixed at this time, and the owner only needs to feed the dog according to the standard of 125-140g every day.
After Schnauzer is one year old, although many people still feed it twice a day, it is actually enough to feed it once a day. Feeding times should be fixed as much as possible. For the case of feeding once a day, it is recommended to feed at night, because animals generally love to lie still and sleep after feeding.
Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.
Note: For schnauzer feeding, it is very important not to feed the schnauzer too much meat, otherwise the schnauzer is prone to skin problems.
Conservation knowledge of Schnauzer
The mini schnauzer baby who just came back can't take a shower or walk for 20 days after changing the environment
Do not feed the puppy food that is too cold or too hot, which can cause damage to the puppy's mouth
Do not disturb the puppy while it is eating, otherwise it will become very nervous later on when eating.
Always deworm the schnauzer
Use the right tools to comb the schnauzer's hair frequently (steel tooth comb, preferably about one-eighth of an inch)
Pay attention to make sure that the schnauzer ears and eyes are clean or not
In winter, it is best not to shave it, its cold resistance is not strong, so it is necessary to keep warm, of course, in the summer, it can be properly shaved to play a role in preventing heat
Summary: Schnauzer is very loyal to its owner and is a very good watchdog. Occasionally, they are a little distracted, timid, and rude, and they feel friendly and energetic. Because mini Schnauzers are friendly with humans and children, they are perfect for growing with children!