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The Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized, rugged, robust
dog with bushy eyebrows, whiskers and a beard. The head is long and rectangular,
with a strong muzzle and a slight stop. The nose is black and the eyes are
oval and dark brown. The jaws meet to form a scissor bite, but a level bite is
also acceptible. The feet are small and cat-like, with arched toes. The tail and
dewclaws are generally docked at 3 days of age. Ears are cropped at 7 to 8 weeks
of age and is optional. The forelegs are very straight. The top line slopes
slightly downward from the withers to the rump. The front legs must appear
straight from every angle, while his rear legs and thighs are oblique and very
muscular. He has harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoat. The coat
comes in salt & pepper, pepper & salt and solid black.
The Standard Schnauzer is a fearless and protective dog. It
makes a great watch and guard dog, it is lively, but not restless. High-spirited
and affectionate. Clever, intelligent, demanding, and playful, Standard
Schnauzers need companionship and are good dogs to travel with. This breed has a
high learning rate, but can be quite willful and needs firm training, Standard
Schnauzers may be very protective and dominant, guarding objects, places and
people from other people. The should be socialized well when they are young to
prevent over-protectiveness later in life. These energetic dogs need a owners
who has the ability to clearly demonstrate that they are the boss and not the
dog. When bred with correct temperament the Standard Schnauzer makes a wonderful
family pet.
Height: Dogs 18-20 inches (46-51cm) Bitches 17-19
inches(43-48cm) Weight: dogs 30-45 pounds (14-20kg) Bitches 30-40 pounds (14-18
kg) Ideally, the height should be the same as the length, resulting in a rather
square impression.
This is generally a very healthy breed.
The Standard Schnauzer is a good dog for apartment life. It
is very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
The energetic dogs will take as much exercise as the can
get and just love play sessions during which the can run free in an controlled
place. At very least, they should be given a long brisk daily walk. Do not
overdo it with very young pups, though, until their body frames are strong and
mature.
About 10 to 15 years.
The wiry coat is reasonably easy to look after. Brushing
weekly will keep the coat well maintained. The Schnauzer should be clipped or
hand stripped every 6 to 8 weeks. A person can easily learn how to do strip or
clip in a few short lessons. The Schnauzer have no doggie odor and shed little
or no hair.
The Standard Schnauzer is the oldest of the three Schnauzer
breed. The are originally from a German breed, named after the German word for
muzzle, “Schnauze.” They were used to accompany coaches, as messenger in
World War I, and as vermin hunters and guards in stables and on farms. The breed
was used to watch children, and even given the name “Kinder Watcher.”
Schnauzers have also been successfully trained as livestock guardians and
retriever. The breed has been portrayed in paintings and tapestries of several
European artists, including Rembrandt and Duerer, who owned one. Today, it is
esteemed as a watchdog and body guard, but above all, as a very lovable,
spirited, loyal, intelligent companion. Some of the Standard Schnauzer’s
talent include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging, guarding, military
work, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
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