Friday, March 22, 2013

Some Things About Miniature Schnauzer Breeders

By Christi Larsen


Schnauzers are very affectionate and friendly dogs, and Minis are especially adorable. This species is robustly built and very energetic. Their height range from twelve to fourteen inches and their weight is around thirteen and fifteen pounds. Thanks to the overall popularity of this particular species, you will probably find several miniature Schnauzer breeders in your area.

Puppies are extremely playful, intelligent and easy to train very early. That makes them very good companions to active people, but they are also ideal dogs for keeping them in your home. Miniature schnauzer can be an ideal family pet. He is considerably less aggressive than other Terriers, quite clever and great both with other people and other animals. He is especially good with children.

Minis have very thick and wiry coats that require regular trimming. Trimming will considerably ease their maintenance, and it will be enough to brush them once a day. Color variations include black, salt and pepper, silver, silver and black and white. All minis have distinctive bushy beards and hairy eyebrows, just like their popular larger relatives have.

It is still required to crop their ears to a point and to dock their tail if you want them to participate in various dog shows. If you don't care about shows, it would be great to leave them their natural floppy ears and long tail, because they look just adorable like that. Thanks to the fact they don't shed, Minis really are great to keep in your home, but you should take them to regular trimming anyway.

Minis can live up to fifteen years, if you take a good care of them. They love to eat, and some of them might be compulsive eaters, if you allow that. You have to make sure they don't gain too much weight, because this might cause different health problems. If you keep them in the apartment, and they don't get enough exercise, make sure to take a very good care of their diet.

If you raise a barker, you will have a barker in years to come. You need to discipline your puppy if he has a habit of barking too much. He can be a very good watchdog, and he barks to alarm you. Even so, some of them simply adore to bark, and that can be quite annoying sometimes, especially for your neighbors. Take him for a walk every day, and he will be happy and healthy.

Your new pet will be a real sniffer. Minis have very sensitive noses, and they can also be very effective hunters. Mice and rats simply don't have a chance when they are around. Playful and loving, these little dogs have adorable personalities. Sometimes they might be stubborn, but they are mostly very obedient, especially if properly trained.

Among numerous miniature Schnauzer breeders, choose the one with the best references. It is always advisable to take a look at the parents when choosing your new pet. You will find out more about his temperament and eventual health concerns this way. Your selected breeder will be happy to inform you about all those things you need to know about your new family member, as well as to give you some valuable advices.




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