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Breed |
Standard Schnauzer |
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Country of Origin |
15th century Germany |
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AKC group |
Working |
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Function |
ratter, police and military
work, companion, and tracker |
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Life span |
13-15 years |
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Appearance |
medium- sized, sturdy, compact
body, docked tail, cropped or uncropped ears |
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Color |
Pepper & salt or black |
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Coat type |
medium length, thick, wiry,
little shedding, no dog odor |
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Grooming |
periodic brushing, bathing,
nail clipping, ear cleaning, hand stripping and professional clipping also
may be desired |
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Height |
Females- 17" to 19" Males- 18" to 20" |
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Weight |
30-50 pounds |
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Activity level |
high |
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Watchdog |
good potential |
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Protection |
yes, requires a knowledgeable
handler |
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Intelligence |
high |
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Trainability |
difficult to train, use firm,
consistent method, can be stubborn, high pain tolerance |
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Good with children? |
older children OK, no
roughhousing with younger toddlers |
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Good with other pets? |
high prey drive, may chase
smaller animals |
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Good with strangers? |
aloof, wary |
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Character |
hearty, active, high-spirited,
fiesty, intelligent, devoted, courageous, affectionate, bold |
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Home environment |
apartment is fine as long as
dog is exercised daily, do not leave unattended for long periods inside or
out, may bark |
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Best owner |
firm, active, confident leader
with time to train, socialize, and exercise |
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Potential problems: Behavioral: |
noisy, restless, destructive,
barking, digging, dominance, potential biter |
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Potential problems: Physical |
some hip dysplasia, can
develop some skin problems |
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Recommendations: |
early socialization and
obedience training |
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