engaging personality and childlike mannerisms.The miniature schnauzer, a dog who’s got it

all in one small package: intelligence, affection, an extroverted temperament, humor, and a personality

that’s twice as big as he is.

Throw in that mustache and quivering enthusiasm, and he’ll make you laugh daily.

Now, who doesn't need more laughter?

With a Miniature Schnauzer in the house, you’ll never be alone, not even when you go to the

potty.

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Today we discuss the squared bodied, spunky companion, the Miniature-schnauzer.

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10.

The Schnauzer is a terrier breed, but unlike the rest of the group, schnauzers come from

Germany, instead of the British Isles.

The terra in terrier means earth, meaning the dogs were bred to burrow underground when

hunting small prey.

Miniature schnauzers were not specifically bred for this line of work—though they were

popular for ratting—so they lacked the aggression of their fellow terriers.

The happy and friendly dogs have a different upbringing and bloodline than the other terriers,

despite similarities in appearance.

Instead, Miniature Schnauzers are sociable dogs that love to be with their people.

Their deepest need is to be fully included in all family activities, whether those activities

center on watching television or going out for a run.

9.

The word Schnauzer means beard.

Being bred in Germany led to a German moniker.

Schnauze comes from the German word for muzzle, referring to the dog’s square snout and

distinct facial hair.

But unlike your dad's, the mustache isn't just for show.

As ratters, the thick facial hair was sometimes matted down into thick armor that protected

the canine’s face from any potential retaliation from its prey.

8.

Miniature Schnauzers have a thick, wiry double coat.

It came in handy when they dug into the ground, as it naturally kept the debris off.

And, as a bonus, they do not shed much, so they work well for owners who have allergies.

However, they need to be groomed regularly; frequent brushing, hair and nail trimming,

and periodic clipping and stripping are necessary.

7.

Schnauzers were bred to hunt rats, so they rely on their keen sense of hearing to locate

the vermin.

Don't expect any disturbances to get past them: They can hear frequencies twice as high

as humans.

As well as they can hear, they can also make noise.

These little dogs have big voices.

The canines use this vocalization to say hello, alert you of something they found, or to let

you know how they’re feeling.

They bark when they’re happy, sad, or just bored.

6.

Schnauzers have been used as guard dogs in past centuries.

However, as the time passed smaller sized Schnauzers which are more suitable to be kept

in houses were preferred more over Giant Schnauzers.

5.

What do Usher and 50 Cent have in common?

You guessed it: they're both happy Miniature-schnauzer owners.

Other notable celebs that have had Miniature-schnauzer as companions include Keyshia Coles, Sugar

Ray, Doris Day, Errol Flynn and Mary Tyler Moore.

Oh and Bob Doyle.

[Bob Dole - “ I didn’t bring along and samples.

One guy already asked”]

4.

Schnauzers have a lot of energy and therefore need to be exercised often.

If you don’t exercise a Schnauzer then they may become a little stir-crazy and even a

bit mischievous.

There are many ways you can exercise a Schnauzer such as going on daily walks or runs, going

to a local dog park or just playing games with them.

3.

They are a long-lived breed with an average lifespan of about 14 years.

Miniature Schnauzers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain

health conditions, including cataracts and retinal atrophy.

2.

He's very intelligent, which makes training easy, but it also means he's a master of manipulation.

That combined with his stubbornness will keep you on your toes.

He's not as feisty as some terriers, however, nor as dog-aggressive.

As with every dog, the Miniature Schnauzer needs early socialization — exposure to

many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young.

Socialization helps ensure that your Miniature Schnauzer puppy grows up to be a well-rounded

dog.

1.

Miniature Schnauzers are highly adaptable.

Another one of the defining characteristics of the breed and another reason it’s so

popular is its high adaptability to most environments.

It can make its home almost anywhere.

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