What To Know About Schnauzer Puppies

By Joyce Butler


Schnauzer is a certain breed of dog that originated from Germany in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The term schnauzer means snout in the German language and it colloquially means moustache. The dog is distinctively bearded on its snout, which is why it is called by that name. The breed lacks the typical terrier temperament, which makes it to be considered a terrier-type dog. Schnauzer puppies can be purchased from any breeder around the world.

Schnauzers consist of three main types of breeds, that is, the giant, standard, and miniature. Miniatures that are of unusually small size are often marketed using terms such as toy and teacup. It should however be understood that toy and teacup are not different breeds of these dogs. Knowing these facts is important to avoid confusing the different breeds of schnauzers.

The size of the modern-day Standard breed is what the original breed was like. The original schnauzers were bred to act as yard and guard dogs. They often were used to catch rats in various places. The miniature breed was reach at after crossbreeding other breeds with the original dog. Among the breeds that were crossbred with the original breed to produce miniatures are poodles and affenpinscher. Other breeds of dogs were used in the process too.

Miniature breeds are the dogs that have a height of 1 feet from the feet to shoulders. Usually, they weigh 6.4 to 9.1 kilograms. Their level of energy and intelligence is very high. The American Kennel Club has specific colors for the miniatures. The colors are silver, pepper, and black. The black color may appear in combination with the silver color in some animals.

Those that are bred in pure white color or parti-colored coats are not accepted by the American Kennel Club as miniatures. Miniatures should not be left to live outside because they are weaker and more delicate compared to the standard and giant breeds. Their high level of loyalty makes them loyal to their owners. They are friendly to almost everybody and rarely show aggressiveness toward strangers. However, they are quick to bark when they see people or animals they do not recognize.

The shoulders of Standard schnauzers stand around 1.5 feet from the ground and they weigh 14-20 kg. They are guarding dogs. In history, they have served as messengers in wars and in policing. The Red Cross organization has used them extensively for various applications.

Giant schnauzers grow up to a height of 61 centimeters at the shoulders. They weigh between 25 and 36 kilograms and are used as working dogs too. Their development was done in Swabia during the 17 century. Its development involved crossbreeding the standard schnauzers and various breeds including black Great Danes, German Shepherds, Boxers, Thuringian Shepherds, Rottweillers, Dobermans, and Bouvier des Flandres.

Puppies should only be bought from legitimate breeders. Locating a legitimate breeder can be a problem now that there are many illegitimate ones in the industry today. One should seek the advice and company of a veterinarian when going to pick a puppy.




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