6 Facts About Schnauzers
Schnauzers are intelligent, energetic, and playful dogs that enjoy plenty of exercise. Here are a few more facts about Schnauzers:
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Breed Characteristics
Average Size: Medium
Average Lifespan: 13-16 years
Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes
Registry: aca,akc
Activity Level: high
Shedding Level: low
Grooming Level: high
Trainability: high
Good For Novice Owners: moderate
Adaptability: high
Prey Drive: high
Watchdog: very alert
Breed Information
Overview
The Standard Schnauzer is a gentle dog with its family, and at the same time, is a fiercely loyal protector. If you want this dog breed to be good with strangers and other dogs, socialization will be necessary early and often. By no means are they a naturally aggressive dog breed, they just have an unquenchable desire to protect their loved ones and more than enough courage to do it. Overall, the Standard Schnauzer will be a great companion dog with your kids, as long as they respect this sturdy and muscular sparkplug!
The Standard Schnauzer is a sturdy and protective working class breed. Originally recognized by the AKC in 1904, the Standard Schnauzer is the smallest breed in the working class. What they lack in size, they make up for in spirit and courage. You can expect this dog breed to be loyal and fun-loving with your family, but a very effective watchdog, given the fact they are extremely alert.
The original use of this dog breed was to serve as a guard dog and clear vermin for its owners. They were also effective at the herding of livestock, but lack the strong herding instinct of many breeds in the herding class, and are much more versatile. Today’s Standard Schnauzer has become a well-liked family pet and companion, but still possesses the courageous spirit of a guard dog. This is one of 3 Schnauzer breeds, the others being the Miniature Schnauzer and Giant Schnauzer.
Temperament
The Standard Schnauzer is a gentle dog with its family, and at the same time, is a fiercely loyal protector. If you want this dog breed to be good with strangers and other dogs, socialization will be necessary early and often. By no means are they a naturally aggressive dog breed, they just have an unquenchable desire to protect their loved ones and more than enough courage to do it. Overall, the Standard Schnauzer will be a great companion dog with your kids, as long as they respect this sturdy and muscular sparkplug!
Did You Know?
Standard Schnauzers were originally called "Wire-Haired Pinschers". They gained universal notoriety as a "Schnauzer" in the 1900s.
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