Fundamental Details To Be Aware Of Relating To The Schnauzer

The Schnauzer is a German working breed of dog
that is highly popular within Europe and
features a distinctive beard and eyebrows with a
wiry salt and pepper or pure black coat. The
breed came into existence during the Middle
Ages, and they were initially bred for the main
function of herding, catching rats and acting as
a guard dog.

A number of their most distinctive features
include their bold and lively nature as well as
their high level of intelligence - which assist
in making the Schnauzer a familiar breed for
historic use as a guard dog for Red Cross during
World War I, police work in Germany and America,
drug and bomb detection, search and rescue or as
a companion dog to active and confident owners.

The Schnauzer originated in Germany as early as
the Middle Ages where they were used as a guard
dog, for catching rats or herding but later
gained popularity on the dog show circuit during
the late 1800s and were finally given their
official name after a winning dog called
"Schnauzer". They are
understood to be a result of first
cross-breeding black Poodles with grey Wolfspitz
and later on wire haired German Pinschers were
introduced into their breeding.

Schnauzers are classified as a medium-sized dog.
The recommended standard size for the Schnauzer
male is 18.5-19.5 inches tall from paw to
shoulder and a weight of 45 pounds, whereas the
recommended size for female Schnauzers is
17.5-18.5 inches tall from paw to shoulder with
a weight of 35 pounds.

The Schnauzer is famous for their bold, lively
and fun-loving manner. They are often
non-aggressive with people they don't know but
will protect their family when threatened, which
often makes them highly suitable as a guard dog.

The Schnauzer is also demonstrated to be highly
intelligent - placing equal 18th in comparison
with other dogs when taking into account their
ability to learn obedience directives. They are
additionally famous to be good with older kids -
which means they are somewhat suitable as a
family pet. The Schnauzer is not always pleasant
with other dogs who they may often become
aggressive with and they are not recommended for
living with smaller pets due to their hunting
instincts.

The Schnauzer should have a well-fenced yard to
prevent them from escaping and chasing anything
that catches their interest, but they are also
quite suitable for apartment life so long as
they are exercised on a regular basis.

The Schnauzer is made happy with pastimes that
include running around the yard, learning new
obedience commands, exploring new areas or
simply traveling with their family. They have a
high amount of energy and require exercise every
day in the form of one or two long walks to avert
destructive behavior problems and keep them easy
to handle.

The Schnauzer can be the perfect dog for a
confident and active owner or family with older
children that will provide firm leadership. They
are well-suited to anyone that is willing to
carry out a low amount of grooming and allow
time to give them thorough socialization at an
early age and positive obedience training with
ongoing mental challenges as well as take them
for long walks each day and present a very high
sum of companionship and attention. Though they
could be a little inappropriate for many owners
and households, if you are able to meet their
need for firm leadership and regular mental
stimulation then the Schnauzer possibly will
make the ultimate dog breed for you.

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