The Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer is a medium sized dog the size from which two other similar breeds were derived, but of other sizes – the miniature schnauzer and gingerbread schnauzer.
The desire to breed this dog of other sizes is not surprising. Mettelschnauzers are not only very smart and good family pets, they are also beautiful, and even aristocratic. They are known for their devotion and watchman abilities, and are also often described like dogs with human intelligence.
The mittelschnauzer has a tough and thick coat that does not fade and practically has no characteristic odor for dogs. Distinctive a feature of the breed is long hair on the face, which forms hard “mustache and beard”.
The Schnauzers are very agile and athletic, excel in various sports, including agility and surveillance. They are very flexible and are excellent hunters. Besides, standard schnauzers can also be good sheep shepherds and cattle.
As working and working dogs, they also become excellent. by the watchmen. Schnauzers are territorial dogs, and will always be bark if someone violated their territory. Their bark is distinguished by a deep a sound that sounds like it’s much bigger dog.
Mittelschnauzer’s highly developed sensory organs make them easy learnable, resilient and resistant to adverse conditions dogs, as a result of which they are often used in operations for search and rescue. Many of the schnauzers are extremely good cope with this complex work, and their small size allows look for them in areas where large dogs cannot to do.
With all these exceptional skills and aristocratic appearance is it any wonder that breeders of the same size were not enough? Like the original schnauzer, miniature (Miniature Schnauzer) and Giant (Giant Schnauzer) have a common great heritage and common standards.
Breed history
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The Mittelschnauzer is the oldest of all three breeds of Schnauzers. Since the Middle Ages, these dogs have performed domestic and household duties in Germany: guarding the family and livestock, saved the farm from pests and protected its owners. Schnauzers descended from the early European shepherd breeds and not associated with outwardly similar terriers.
In the mid-19th century, German breeders began to exhibit interest in this amazingly useful breed. The first breed club in Germany – The Bavarian Schnauzer Club, was opened in Munich in 1907 g.
During World War I, these dogs were used to handing over parcels and as assistants to Red Cross employees. In addition, they were used to work in the police.
Standard Schnauzers were introduced to America at the beginning of the 20th century, and then the breed spread throughout the world. Schnauzer Club in the USA was created in 1925.
At first, the breed was classified in the USA as a terrier. But the Germans considered schnauzers working dogs, and thus in 1945 American Kennel Club retrained the Mittelschnauzer into the service dog.
Breed sizes
Males weigh from 14 to 20 kg and grow from 47 to 50 cm at the withers. Females also weigh from 14 to 20 kg and grow from 45 to 48 cm.
The character of the schnauzer
Schnauzers have an inquiring and creative intelligence above average, and can sometimes be stubborn in how they think. They can be like intellectual and creative personalities so that you must train him with firmness and consistency.
A standard affectionate schnauzer and will protect all members of his families. This dog is intrinsically watchdog, so she be sure to warn you about the presence of strangers. Not less, after you greet them in your house, she recognizes them. Schnauzer loves to be the center of attention.
Like many dogs, schnauzers need early socialization – interaction with different people, sounds and places, while they are young. Socialization helps you ensure that your puppy grow into a good and balanced dog.
Diseases and Health
The Schnauzers boast excellent health with which they have practically no problems. Life expectancy of these dogs ranged from 12 to 14 years and longer. However, the Schnauzers it is recommended to examine for hip dysplasia and check eye health annually.
Maintenance and care
The Mittelschnauzer is a well adaptable dog that can comfortable living in a city apartment or in a house out of town, provided that it will receive a sufficient amount physical activity every day. Regardless of the environment, he should live in a house with people. These dogs are also recommended. fenced yard, but it’s important to understand that all schnauzers can to jump in height at 1.7-1.8 m.
Schnauzer must be energetic for at least one hour activities every day. This is a high energy dog that must walk at least 3 times a day, i.e. about 20 minutes each time. Other suitable types of exercise for this The rocks are swimming, hiking and various games.
Start training when your schnauzer is still young and continue these lessons throughout his life. These dogs require patient and solid coach who uses positive reinforcement methods such as praise, reward dainties and games.
Although he’s smart and wants you to be happy, his thoughts on how things should be can outweigh any desire to please.
Feeding schnauzer
Recommended daily allowance is 1-2 bowls of high quality feed daily, divided into two doses.
The amount of feed your adult dog needs depends on its size, age, physique and level of activity. Dogs, like humans, are individual and need different numbers. food. Of course, an active and inquisitive dog needs more the amount of food than lazy and loving to sleep on the couch.
Keep fit schnauzer in good shape by measuring eating and feeding twice a day, but do not leave food in free access. When in doubt whether it is redundant weight, then check it with a simple test.
First, look at him. You should be able to see his waist. Then put your hands on his back, thumbs along the spine, and the rest along the ribs. You should Feel his ribs without applying effort. If you can not To do this, then your pet needs less food and more daily activity.
Children and other animals
Strong and energetic, schnauzers can be faithful and affectionate with children. They tend to get along well with children. of all ages, playing with them gently and tenderly.
Always teach your children how to approach and touch the dog, and always control any interaction between dogs and small children, regardless of the nature and size of the pet. Teach the child does not approach dogs when they eat or sleep. Not one a dog, no matter how good-natured, never can not be left unattended with a child.
Schnauzers do not like unfamiliar dogs and may be aggressive towards them, but they get along well with cats, and with dogs with which they grew up. Keep mice and hamsters and other similar pets at a safe distance from Schnauzer, as the Pied Piper instinct can still be very strong!
Key Features
- Schnauzers are smart and can get bored with repeating times over at once tasks. Therefore, they are advised to periodically change routines, attending various events and changing physical exercises.
- Schnauzers are high-energy and require large quantities exercise every day.
- The Schnauzers are inherently defenders of their home and family. However, they generally do not bark without good reason, but they will bark every time they will feel that something is threatening their home or family.
- The breed has a developed intellect, but it can be stubborn. Sometimes this can make home schooling very difficult. Them cell accustoming is also recommended.
- The Schnauzers are curious and fearless – what can be dangerous combination, therefore in non-enclosed areas it is always recommended keep them on a leash.
- The breed has long been used as a rat-catcher, therefore she should not be trusted with small furry pets such like hamsters, guinea pigs and gerbils.
- Positive methods recommended in training reinforcements. Aggressive methods can make schnauzer offended.
The cost of puppies mittelschnauzer
Cost of Schnauzer puppies with a pedigree for reputed breeders range from 20,000 to 50,000 rubles per dog. The cost of puppies without a pedigree starts, as a rule, from 10 000 rubles.
