Miniature Schnauzers

The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type. This breed originated in Germany in the midtolate 19th century. Miniature Schnauzers may have been developed from the smallest specimens of the Standard Schnauzer, or crosses between the standard and one or more smaller breeds, such as the Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, and Poodles,

They are described as "spunky" but aloof dogs, with good guarding tendencies without some guard dogs' predisposition to bite.

The Miniature Schnauzer is the most popular Schnauzer breed, and remains one of the most popular worldwide, primarily for its temperament and relatively small size.

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Miniature Schnauzers have a very squareshaped build, measuring 11 to 14 inches, 28 to 36 cm tall, and weighing 10 to 15 pounds, 4.5 to 6.8 kg for females, and 11 to 18 pounds, 5 to 8.2 kg for males.

Recognized coat colors are black, salt and pepper, black and silver, and pure white. salt and pepper coloration is where coat hairs have banded shades of black, gray and silver, fading to a gray or silver at the eyebrows, whiskers, underbody and legs.

Miniature Schnauzers are often described as nonmoulting dogs, and while this is not entirely true, their shedding is minimal and generally unnoticeable. For this reason, Schnauzers are considered a hypoallergenic breed.


Their tails are naturally thin and short, and may be docked. They will also have very straight rigid front legs, and feet that are short and round, with thick black pads.
Docking of tails, and cropping of ears has become a controversial practice, especially for nonworking dogs, and is now illegal or restricted in a number of countries worldwide, including the UK and Australia.

Schnauzers have a specific groom cut, that is standard among the schnauzer breeds. Schnauzers require regular grooming, either by stripping, or by clipping. Stripping removes the loose dead coat; it may be done by hand, called finger stripping, or plucking, or with a stripping knife. Either way, it is a laborious process.

Clipping produces a soft, silky, skinclose trim. Whether stripped or clipped, the coat is close at the body, and falls into a fringelike foundation on its undercarriage, called furnishings, which can be left to grow, but must be combed regularly.

PERSONALITY

The American Kennel Club breed standard, describes the temperament of the Miniature Schnauzer as "alert and spirited, yet obedient to command, friendly, intelligent and willing to please, never overaggressive or timid".

Usually easy to train, they tend to be excellent watchdogs with a good territorial instinct, but more inclined toward barking than biting. They are often aloof with strangers, until the owners of the home welcome the guest, upon which they are typically very friendly.

They are highly playful dogs, and if not given the outlet required for their energy, they can become bored and invent their own "fun". This "fun" can be destructive.

Miniature Schnauzers can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, and tracking. Schnauzers have a high prey drive, which means they may chase other small animals. They should not be off leash when not in a fenced area.

HEALTH

The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzers is a little over 12 years. About 20% live to greater than 15 years.

While generally a healthy breed, Miniature Schnauzers may suffer health problems associated with high fat levels. Such problems include hyperlipidemia, which may increase the possibility of pancreatitis.


BREEDING

A Miniature Schnauzer will carry her puppies somewhere between 56 to 66 days, before giving birth to them. On average gestation is between 61 to 63 days. The average litter size is six puppies.



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