Minatare Schnauzer: A Small Big Dog
The Miniature Schnauzer comes packed with a lot of activity even in its small frame. If it comes to choosing a small dog breed then the Miniature Schnauzer is the perfect dog you can have at home. Being small in size doesn’t make a dent in his confidence and he is always ready to take on any challenge including protecting his master’s life.
It is a very energetic dog and with overall physical appearance surprisingly the same as those of his bigger cousins, the Giant and Standard Schnauzer. The breed traces it origins to Germany.
Compatibility and Usage: Despite the name Miniature Schnauzer, the breed can adequately carry out the roles of a protective and dependable guard dog and a playful family dog. Noted for its ability to hunt and kill rats, the Mini Schnauzer is also a natural winner in dog show competitions due to its high level of intelligence.
Physical Appearance: The mini Schnauzer is distinguished by its thickset body, wiry coat and an abundance of whiskers and leg hair. It can be of several colors with salt-and-pepper as the most common; however, there are now a number of members of the breed that are blacks and black-and-silvers. They are very fond of children and of a small size.
The Schnauzer breed can cause an uneven bite because his upper front teeth overlap the bottom front teeth. The Minatare Schnauzer breed has evolved from the terrier and the male is stands between 17-19 inches in height and weighs 25lbs while the female stands between 12-14 inches and weighs 22lbs.
Temperament: The breed possesses an exceptionally good disposition making them as a highly recommended candidate for families that want a small dog. They easily form a relationship with children and the elderly people and are very protective, devoted and composed. Their well-developed intelligence makes them very sensitive to determine what their owner wants them to do.
Caring & Health: The breed is susceptible to developing bladder stones, diabetes and pancreatitis. A close monitoring of their diet is therefore necessary so they do not eat too much, especially fatty food and sweets. Another susceptibility of the breed between the ages of 2 to 6 years old is hypothyroidism. Regular visits to the vet will certainly give your mini Schnauzer a health and long life. Regular grooming of the coat and the beard is necessary including clipping of the toe nails. To avoid periodontal disease, regular brushing of teeth is obligatory.
The mini Schnauzer would make an excellent family dog and guard dog whether you live in the countryside or in the city. It does not require any special doghouse unlike dogs of bigger breeds. All it requires is your family’s love and care and you will surely be rewarded with a loyal, fun-loving and playful dog the whole family will enjoy!
