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Standard Schnauzer
(Mittelschnauzer)
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 2˝
years old still on his lookout post.
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Pronunciation |
Standard
SCHNOW-zer |
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Description |
The Standard Schnauzer is
a medium-sized, squarely built dog. It looks like a smaller version of
the Giant Schnauzer. The skull is moderately broad with a slight stop.
The head is long and rectangular. The large nose and the lips are black. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The oval, medium sized eyes are dark brown. The ears are set high on the head and are either cropped or kept natural. When cropped they stand erect with a pointed tip. When left natural the ears are V-shaped, carried close to the head. The back is straight, with the topline sloping
slightly downward from the withers to the rump. The front legs are straight when viewed from all sides. The tail is set high and is usually docked 1-2 inches (2.5-10 cm.). Note: docking tails and cropping ears is illegal in most parts of Europe. The dewclaws may be removed. The small feet are compact with black nails. The double coat has a wiry, dense hard, outer coat with a soft undercoat. The hair stands slightly up off the back, with coarser, longer, bushy whiskers, beard and eyebrows. Coat colors come in solid black and salt and pepper. |
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Temperament |
The Standard Schnauzer makes a great watch and guard dog. They are lively, but not restless if provided with enough exercise.
Enthusiastic, spunky and affectionate, they tend to have the temperament of a terrier. Bright,
intelligent, and playful, Standard Schnauzers need companionship and
are good dogs to travel with. This breed has a high learning rate. If the owner does not display a confident demeanor, with firm and consistent rules the dog must follow and limits to what the dog can and cannot do, he can be
quite willful, demanding, and may begin to act fearless. He may become untrustworthy with children. May become very
protective and dominant, guarding objects, places and people from other people.
Along with being this breeds pack leader, socialize and train him well, and be sure to take him for a daily pack walk to release mental and physical energy. These energetic dogs need active,
dominant owners, who have the ability to clearly demonstrate that they are the
boss and not the dog and are willing to take the time to keep them well exercised. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 18-20
inches (46-51 cm.) Bitches 17-19 inches (43-48 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg.) Bitches 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg.)
Ideally, the height should be the same as the length, resulting in a rather
square impression. |
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Health Problems |
Some are prone to hip dysplasia and tumors. |
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Living Conditions |
The Standard Schnauzer is
a good dog for apartment life. It is very active indoors and will do okay
without a yard. |
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Exercise |
These energetic dogs will
take as much exercise as they can get. A daily, long, brisk
walk or jog is a must. They will also enjoy play sessions during
which they can run free. Do not overdo it with very young pups, though, until their body frames are
strong and mature. Pups still need to walk, just a shorter distance.
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years. |
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Grooming |
The wiry coat is
reasonably easy to look after, but the undercoat is dense and it will become
matted unless it is combed or brushed daily with a short wire brush. Clip out
knots and brush first with the grain, then against the grain to lift the coat.
The animal should be clipped all over to an even length twice a year - in
spring and fall. A lot of owners choose to learn how to groom their own dogs rather than take them to a professional. Trim around the eyes
and ears with blunt-nosed scissors and clean the whiskers after meals.
They have no doggie odor and shed little to no hair. |
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Origin |
The Standard Schnauzer originated from Germany and is
the oldest of the three Schnauzer breeds.
During the years around the turn of the century, both
smooth German Pinscher and coarse-haired Schnauzer pups appeared in the same litters.
The German
Pinscher Schnauzer Club initiated a policy requiring proof of three generations of pure coarse-haired Schnauzer
coats for registration. This quickly helped set type and made them a distinct
breed from the German Pinscher. These Schnauzers were given the name Standard Schnauzer. The Schnauzer name derived from the German word "Schnauze", which means "muzzle". The dogs worked as messenger dogs in World War I and as a vermin hunter, stable guarder, livestock
guardians and as retrievers. Several European artist have depicted the breed in their paintings, including Rembrandt and Durer, who owned Standard Schnauzers. Some of the Standard
Schnauzer's talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdog,
guarding, military work, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. |
Group |
Terrier, AKC Working |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 13 months on his lookout post.
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Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 13 months.
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 13 months.
Spike, the Standard Schnauzer at 6 months on his lookout post.
Photo courtesy of Prairie Ranch.
Jesse, the Standard Schnauzer at 9-years old .
Jesse, the Standard Schnauzer at 8-years old .
Standard Schnauzer Pictures 1
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The Three
Schnauzer Breeds
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