Friday, February 8, 2013

Great Advise For Locating Miniature Schnauzers For Sale In Florida

By Alyce Larson


Miniature schnauzers, the small dog with the big, unique personality, make great pets. About the size of a terrier, these courageous, loyal and determined friends are keen to play and just love being around people. They have characteristic beards, with long eyebrows and moustaches that give them a look of a wise old man. And wise they are, as a highly intelligent breed, more and more people are on the lookout for miniature schnauzers for sale in Florida.

When you're seeking a schnauzer to buy as a pet in Florida, it's good to know as much as possible about the breed so you know it's going to be a good match for you, your circumstances and family. They often love one particular person most in a family, for example, and as dogs happy to be walked on a lead and enjoying indoor life, may suit older single people very well.

These dogs come originally from the 1400s in Germany. Over the centuries, they were used as companions, rat hunters, herders and guardians for families and farm animals. Miniature Schnauzers were the most recent, small type, bred as they were late in the 1800s.

Popular in Britain and across the States, several breeders or owners clubs are thriving. AKC or American Kennel Club AKC acknowledged schnauzers back in 1926, dubbing them 'friendly, intelligent and willing to please'. They're sweet in nature and obedient.

They love the sound of their own voices. They will yap and bark, but that's great if you want to know when a visitor, welcome or unwelcome, is approaching. They do still love to hunt rats and other vermin as per their breeding, so it's wise to leash them when walking.

They need a daily brush and groom so do need a little maintenance so ensure if you're working you can fit this in. However, this breed doesn't shed its coat, so there's no need to constantly sweep up the dog hair. These are small but hardy dogs that suffer from very few medical issues. The one condition to watch for is eye cataracts, though that's rare. They often live to be 15 year olds, so are ideal for younger children.

When choosing a miniature schnauzer either as a puppy or mature adult, it's very wise to contact the nearest breed club. This will ensure you're getting a healthy and pure bred dog. In central Florida you'll find the Miniature Schnauzer Club which covers a vast swathe of the state. They have a good website with contact details for members in various locations.

There are fourteen kennels and breeders of schnauzers in Florida that are registered with the AMSC, so it's wise to contact them first in order to find a reputable breeder. Try and meet puppies with their mother and ask the breeder for as much information as possible on a particular dog and its family. Always look for specimens that are built sturdily, sinewy, alert and without exaggerated features. In shape and length they should be almost square, their body length is almost the same as their height at the shoulders. These adorable dogs make for super pets, and it is for this reason that many families are seeking miniature schnauzers for sale in Florida.




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