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Standard Schnauzer Puppies for Sale
Standard Schnauzer
(Mittelschnauzer)
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 2˝
years old still on his lookout post.
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Pronunciation |
Standard
SCHNOW-zer |
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Description |
The Standard Schnauzer is
a medium-sized, rugged, robust dog with bushy eyebrows, whiskers and a beard.
The head is long and rectangular, with a strong muzzle and a pronounced stop.
The nose is black and the eyes are oval and dark brown. The teeth should form a
scissors bite. The feet are small and cat-like, with arched toes. The tail is
generally docked at the fourth vertebra, but cropping the ears is optional. The
forelegs are very straight. Any dewclaws should be removed. The topline slopes
slightly downward from the withers to the rump. The front legs must appear
straight from every angle, while its rear legs and thighs are oblique and very
muscular. He has a harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoat. The coat
comes in salt & pepper or solid black. |
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Temperament |
The Standard Schnauzer makes a great watch and guard dog. It is lively, but not restless.
High-spirited and affectionate, it has a personality of a terrier. Clever,
intelligent, and playful, Standard Schnauzers need companionship and
are good dogs to travel with. This breed has a high learning rate. If the owner does not display a confident demeanor, with firm and consistent rules the dog must follow and limits to what the dog can and cannot do, he can be
quite willful, demanding, and may begin to act fearless. He may become untrustworthy with children. May become very
protective and dominant, guarding objects, places and people from other people.
Along with being this breeds pack leader, socialize and train him well, and be sure to take him for a daily pack walk to release mental and physical energy. These energetic dogs need energetic and
dominant owners, one who has the ability clearly demonstrate that they are the
boss and not the dog. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 18-20
inches (46-51 cm.) Bitches 17-19 inches (43-48 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg.) Bitches 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg.)
Ideally, the height should be the same as the length, resulting in a rather
square impression. |
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Health Problems |
This is generally a very
healthy breed. |
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Living Conditions |
The Standard Schnauzer is
a good dog for apartment life. It is very active indoors and will do okay
without a yard. |
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Exercise |
These energetic dogs will
take as much exercise as they can get and they just love play sessions during
which they can run free. At very least, they need to be given a daily, long, brisk
walk. Do not overdo it with very young pups, though, until their body frames are
strong and mature. Pups still need to walk, just a shorter distance. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years. |
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Grooming |
The wiry coat is
reasonably easy to look after, but the undercoat is dense and it will become
matted unless it is combed or brushed daily with a short wire brush. Clip out
knots and brush first with the grain, then against the grain to lift the coat.
The animal should be clipped all over to an even length twice a year - in
spring and fall. A person can easily learn how to do it. Trim around the eyes
and ears with blunt-nosed scissors and clean the whiskers after meals.
They have no doggie odor and shed little to no hair. |
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Origin |
The Standard Schnauzer is
probably the oldest of the three Schnauzer breeds.
They are originally a German breed, named after the German word for
muzzle, "Schnauze." They were used to accompany coaches, as messengers
in World War I, and as vermin hunters and guards in stables and on farms. The
breed was used to watch children, and even given the name "kinder
watcher." Schnauzers have also been successfully trained as livestock
guardians and as retrievers. The breed has been portrayed in paintings and
tapestries of several European artists, including Rembrandt and Durer, who owned
one. Today, it is esteemed as a watchdog and body guard, but above all, as a
very lovable, spirited, loyal, intelligent companion. Some of the Standard
Schnauzer's talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging,
guarding, military work, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. |
Group |
Terrier, AKC Working |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 13 months on his lookout post
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Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 13 months
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 13 months
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 6 months on his lookout post.
Photo courtesy of Prairie Ranch
Jesse, the Standard Schnauzer at 9-years old
Jesse, the Standard Schnauzer at 8-years old
Standard Schnauzer Pictures 1
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The Three
Schnauzer Breeds
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