Miniature Schnauzer

It is nice to have a pet around the house especially when you live alone or either you are having family. Some studies show that having pet around the house makes the mood positive and even negative emotions are driven away because of the affection and bond of the pet and their master. Pets may vary depending on the interest of the owner. But if you are looking for affectionate who can take away your stress then get some dog. dogs are highly affectionate, loving and caring towards their owner and becomes protector of it when there is danger.

If you are looking for a pet to take care then try the cute and lovely Miniature Schnauzer or the other name for it is Zwergschnauzer or Dwarf Schnauzer. The male weighs 12 to 15 pounds or 5.4 to 6.8 kilograms but females are more lighter than male which only weighs 11 to 13 pounds or 5.0 to 5.9 kilograms. Male and female Miniature Schanuzer usually has a height of 12 to 14 inches or 30 to 36 centimeters.

Miniature Schnauzer has a light body weight compared to different dogs. The Miniature Schnauzer usually have a double coat that is trimmed shortly especially in the body and they hairs in the ears, legs and eyes are usually long.

Miniature Schnauzer has different colors such as black and white, silver and brown.

The Miniature Schnauzer is cute and small dog as a result of cross breed between the standard schnauzer and poodle.

The miniature schnauzer is playful and active dog. They love to play and have fun. The Miniature Schnauzer is an obedient dog that follows command of the master. Also, they are friend and wise dog. Compare to other dogs the miniature schnauzer are less aggressive but still they are fit to be watchdogs. As the miniature schnauzer becomes mature they tend to have a sense of territorial intuition.

The origin of the miniature schnauzer dogs was in Germany in 1800s. Originally also they are bred to become farm dogs and help to keep other pests such as rats that go in the barn. In year 1888, the Miniature Schnauzer was introduced as a result from the cross breeds between standard schnauzer and Poodle, Affenpinscher and Miniature Pinscher. The Miniature Schnauzer first exposure in exhibition was in 1899. n 1926, the Miniature Schnauzer was registered in the AKC. In year 1948, the United Kennel Club accepted the Miniature Schnauzer.

Normally the Miniature Schnauzer has a healthy breed and mostly who suffers from illness are those who are fat. Some of the problems that a Miniature Schnauzer may encounter are hyperlipidemia, a problem that involves the pancreas. Also like human beings the Miniature Schnauzer may suffer from bladder stones, eye problems and diabetes. Also, the Miniature Schnauzer may encounter problems on their ears because of their long hairs grown in it. So it is important that it is checked regularly and should always be dry after taking a bath to avoid infection.