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Minatare Schnauzer: A Small Big Dog |
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Mike Mathews |
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Minatare Schnauzer: A Small Big Dog
Mike Mathews
Do not be misled by the Miniature Schnauzer's small frame - it is a very active, hearty, and alert miniature version of its full size relative, the Standard Schnauzer. The diminutive size of this Schnauzer breed belies its capability as a farm dog and its ability to protect itself and its master if necessary.
It is a very energetic dog and with overall physical appearance surprisingly the same as those of his bigger cousins, the Giant and Standard Schnauzer. The breed traces it origins to Germany.
Compatibility and Usage: The mini Schnauzer although the smallest in his breed fulfills a dual role perfectly: he can be a guard dog as well as a family dog. The mini Schnauzer loves to kill rats and is often considered as a born prizewinner in any show competition. He is a super intelligent dog who is energetic and with some obedience training can become a good family dog.
Physical Appearance: The mini Schnauzer has a double hair coat and hence grooming is extremely important. They will experience hair fall and but most of the time they are non-shedding and hence proper care needs to be taken to maintain their coat and grooming should be done once in 5-8 weeks. A mini Schnauzer comes in different colors, which can vary from a mix of black and pepper to jet black and even a mix of black and silver.
Temperament: Bright-eyed, loving, intelligent, and playful the Miniature Schnauzer is a sure hit with children Miniature Schnauzer make good companions and family pets and are outstanding watchdogs and are great to travel with. Their extremely good temperament makes them a very good choice of the best small dogs for homes. They are very adorable and can easily mix with children and the elderly. Although small, they are highly protective of their owners and would sometimes even challenge bigger dogs!
Caring & Health: With a lifespan of 15 years, they are usually a healthy breed but are also prone to suffer from kidney stones, liver disease, skin disorders, von Willebrand's disease, diabetes, liver ailments and cysts and hereditary eye problems. Never overfeed the Schnauzer as they have a tendency to gain weight and become obese. They are also prone to hypothyroidism during the when they are between the age of 2 to 6 years old.
Caring & Health: The breed is susceptible to developing bladder stones, diabetes and pancreatitis. A close monitoring of their diet is therefore necessary so they do not eat too much, especially fatty food and sweets. Another susceptibility of the breed between the ages of 2 to 6 years old is hypothyroidism. Regular visits to the vet will certainly give your mini Schnauzer a health and long life. Regular grooming of the coat and the beard is necessary including clipping of the toe nails. To avoid periodontal disease, regular brushing of teeth is obligatory.
The Miniature Schnauzer is a good dog for city living and despite its active behavior indoors it can do without a yard and easily adapts to any kind of environment. If you live in the city and a family and guard dog is what you are looking for, then the Miniature Schnauzer is definitely a perfectly good choice to make.
About the Author: Mike Mathews is the owner and publisher of the popular http://Dog-Breed-Facts.com/ Dog-Breed-Facts.com website. His new ebook titled "http://choosingadog.dog-breed-facts.com/ Choosing a Dog For Your Lifestyle" is a great resource for the new dog owner. Click here to get your own http://www.uberarticles.com/home.php?id=36357&b=79 unique version of this article.
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