Schnauzer Breed Information


Schnauzers 2008 Wall Calendar

An intelligent and playful dog, the Schnauzer is a devoted companion. Originally from Germany, this dog was bred as a guard and watchdog. Some have called it a kinder watcher for its tendency to watch over children. Yet, its gentle nature also makes it a beloved pet. Those who love the sturdy Schnauzer will surely appreciate this wonderful 2006 wall calendar.


Miniature Schnauzers 2008 Wall Calendar

Playful and devoted, the Miniature Schnauzer was originally bred as a farm dog specializing in rodent patrol. Content in the city or in the country, it is a sweet, proud dog that loves attention. This 2006 wall calendar offers a year of delightful photographs, a treasure for any Mini Schnauzer companion.

Affenpincher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Basset Griffon
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Beauceron
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Shepherd
Belgian Tervuren
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Blood Hound
Border Collie  
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier des flandres
Boxer
Boykin Spaniel
Briard
Brittany Spaniel
Brussels Griffon
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Chow Chow
Clumber Spaniel
Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Coonhound
Curly Coated Retriever
Dachshund
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont
Doberman Pinscher
Elk Hound
English Bull Terrier
English Bulldog
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Flat Coated Retriever
Fox Hound
Fox Terrier Smooth
Fox Terrier Wire
French Bulldog
German Shepherd
German Short Haired Pointer
German Wire Haired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Other Names Miniature Schnauzer: Zwergschnauzer       Standard: Mittelschauzer, Schnauzer       Giant: Riesenschnauzer Great Pyrenees
Greyhound
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Harrier
Ibizan Hound
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Italian Spinone
Jack Russell Terrier
Japanese Chin
Keeshond
Kelpie
Kerry Blue Terrier
Komondor
Kuvasz
Labrador Retriever 
Lakeland Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Mastiff
Miniature Pinscher
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Papillon
Pekingese
Pharaoh Hound
Pit Bull Terrier
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Pomeranian
Poodle
Portuguese Water Dog
Pug
Puli
Rat Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Saluki
Samoyed
Schipperke
Schnauzer
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier (Scottie)
Sealyham
Shar Pei
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten
Sussex Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Welsh Corgi
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland Terrier (Westie)
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)
Country of Origin German
Approximate Date of Origin 1400s
AKC Group Miniature: Terrier Group
Standard: Working Group
Giant: Working Group
Standard Schnauzer: Working Group Giant Schnauzer: Working Group
First Use Miniature: Ratting            Standard: Ratting, Guarding              Giant: Cattle herding
Today's Use Miniature: Companion     Standard: Companion               Giant: Companion, service
Life Expectancy 11 - 14 years
Coat Giant: Wiry, hard with soft undercoat
Color Giant: Black, salt and pepper
Ease of Grooming
Grooming Tables, Pet Wash Warm Water Kits, Toothbrush Dental Kits, Groomer Shampoo Aid, Pet Comb and Brushes, Shampoos, Conditions Odor Eliminators and more...
Approximate Height Giant: 26 - 28 in
Approximate Weight Giant: 77 lbs
Need For Exercise Giant:
Collars, Leashes, Clothing and Outdoor Gear and More
Energy Level
Playfulness
Affection Level
Suitability for City Living Giant:
Thrives is Hot Climates Somewhat
Thrives in Cold Climates Somewhat
Easy to Train Somewhat
Good With Other Dogs No
Good With Other Pets No
Good with Children Miniature: Yes               Standard: Somewhat             Giant: Somewhat
Good as a Watchdog Yes
Good For Protection Miniature: No                 Standard: Yes                     Giant: Yes
Recognized by... AKC Giant
AKC Miniature
AKC Standard
CKC Giant
CKC Miniature
CKC Standard
FCI KC
Noisiness Average
Common Health Problem Hip dysplasia
Other Miniature schnauzers are more friendly to people, pets and other dogs than the standard or giant breed.
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