Tuesday, December 29, 2015

How To Care For Schnauzer Puppies

By Charles Morgan


Owning a dog is very similar to having a child around the house. With every breed of dog, it is crucial that the owner does sufficient research and has a good idea about its particular needs and temperament. As with any type of dog at a pedigree level, Schnauzer puppies have a very particular set of rules that must be followed in raising them, so that they can thrive as they grow.

Originating in Germany, this dog breed is named after its distinct snout, which has a mustache and beard-like appearance. There are three different breeds: the standard, the giant and the miniature. Even though this type of dog is considered to be a terrier, it is actually nothing like a terrier dog in temperament and needs.

These dogs are known as working dogs, as they were originally used for rat catching and keeping guard. They have worked during wars, carrying messages between camps, or they also work with the police or the Red Cross. The dog comes from cross-breeding of Great Danes, Dobermans, Boxers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds and even Poodles, but these are just a few.

These dogs make excellent pets and are extremely loyal. The miniature version is not made to live outside, and this should be taken into consideration when bringing one into the home. They are also not overly aggressive dogs, which is good in cases where a number of people may be entering the home. That being said, they respond quickly to anything alarming, making them good guard dogs.

If you begin socializing your dog early enough through proper training, then you will have nothing to worry about when it comes to behaving well around your children. Bear in mind that Schnauzer can be fiercely independent and full of energy, therefore you will need to train them at a young age in order to harness that by being a dominant owner. You would not want to run into problem with neighbors if your dog is misbehaving, barking constantly or unable to follow orders.

Anyone in the home suffering from respiratory problems or allergies will be able to live with a dog like this. The Schnauzer is a breed that rarely sheds and has no odor. Additionally, it is hypoallergenic.

Pups can remain indoors and are fine to raise in an apartment. However, like their adult counterparts, exercise is a must. Young ones cannot get too much physically activity until their frame is stronger, but a short walk on a daily basis is just fine. They also require quite a bit of attention when they are young, and leaving them by themselves for lengthy periods is not recommended as they can feel abandoned. This could bring on mischievous behavior.

If you need to change your puppy's diet at any point, do it gradually. Start by mixing just a bit of the new food into the old food, increasing the amount of new food as you decrease the old food over the course of ten or so days. Once your puppy has eaten, put it in a confined space to go to the bathroom. Clean up the space immediately after any soiling and house training should not be a problem.




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