Author: Lan, a professional dog trainer in the United States. Specialty: Expertise in dogs and dog training.
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Mini Schnauzer
Akc Dog Breed Classification: Terrier
Standing shoulder height: 30-35 cm (12-14 in)
Weight: 5-9 kg (11-20 lb)
Lifespan: 12-14 years
The Mini Schnauzer is lively and active, but inside its small body is the personality trait of a large dog who loves to participate in all activities with his family. It will follow you around the yard, alerting you to someone outside the door, and chances are it's more enthusiastic than you think.
The Mini Schnauzer is a relatively new dog breed that was once used to catch pests, which is a very important job on the farm. Although they still chase rodents, such as mice, and are still very sensitive to small animals such as squirrels and birds that appear around them, they are still mainly companion animals. Mini Schnauzers' desire to pursue "vermin" usually makes them very good at arthdog games and games, and some mini schnauzers are definitely good at it. Smart and active, the Mini Schnauzer excels in obedience training and agility races. The nature of the Mini Schnauzer means it's best not to leave it alone with small animals like hamsters, birds, etc. If you want to have some small pets in addition to the mini schnauzer, it is best to divide the room before introducing them to each other, do not put them directly together, and introduce these small pets to it step by step so that it realizes that these small pets are also part of the family. (For a detailed method, see the article link: Keep the cat and dog war away from your home, peaceful coexistence is not a dream) Even if they are used to each other, it is best not to put them together in an unsupervised state.
(Earthdog's sport is perfect for people like dachshunds and terriers, it is a sport that simulates the way dogs burrow underground, designs pipes for dogs to pass through, the movement itself is very interesting, and can also stimulate the terrier's instinct to like to drill holes.) ）
The Mini Schnauzer is a very alert dog, and when it finds someone outside the door, it will issue a warning, and it will let the burglar know that there is a watchdog inside and not to attack. The natural characteristics of its barking can be controlled through training, otherwise it is likely to annoy the surrounding neighbors or even make the owner think that it is a behavioral problem.
Whether to give a mini schnauzer ear surgery has always been a hot topic of debate. The breed standard mentions whether or not you have had ear surgery. The more traditional view is that in the breed display competition, most of the final winners are dogs who have had ear-standing surgery, and many owners who take their dogs to the competition tend to give mini schnauzers ear-standing surgery because they think this is a prerequisite for winning. However, some people believe that this practice is a cruel, painful "plastic surgery" for dogs to cater to human aesthetics. The masters all had different opinions when discussing the topic. Ear surgery is usually performed at the puppy's 8 weeks of age.
Dogs are required to have their tails cut off in the breed standard. The original purpose of the tail break was to prevent them from hurting the tail while running in the field. Tail breaks are usually performed at puppies 3-4 days of age, so it's hard to find mini schnauzers that don't have a broken tail. In breed appearance competitions, the mini schnauzer can keep a tail without a broken tail, but this will be considered a mistake, making the chances of winning smaller.
The most common colors of mini schnauzers are a mixture of black and silver, or all black. Whether or not there should be white in the coat color of the mini schnauzer is another hot topic. The white mini schnauzer is not recognized by the akc (American Kennel Association), but is still common in other countries such as Germany, and the white mini schnauzer has no difference in personality except for the difference in color.
Mini Schnauzers have less hair removal and owners with allergies to dog hair are a good choice. If the allergen that triggers allergies isn't hair, but dander and saliva, allergies can occur regardless of which dog breed you choose, so if you've decided to choose a breed, you might as well spend some time with that breed to make sure you don't have any problems.
Although the Mini Schnauzer is a smaller dog breed, it is not a little baby that can snuggle up in your arms. It has a lively and energetic personality, and as a host, it needs to provide it with the opportunity to exercise daily, perhaps not just walking around the house, it is best to take a jog or a short hike.
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