http://www.amsc.us/ AKC has information about dog shows and how they work: http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/beginners.cfm They have more pages too, about getting involved in the different events: http://www.akc.org/events An excellent article about Miniature
Schnauzer type: http://www.katewerk.com/type.html Another on show grooming: http://www.katewerk.com/trim.html
These dogs are usually kept in the standard
Schnauzer type trim.
The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of
the Schnauzer type that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century.
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog breed of
the Schnauzer type which was originally selected as ratting dog.
Being of
the Schnauzer type, the Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed that originated in the 1800's in Germany.
In keeping with
the Schnauzer type, the Miniature Schnauzer has a very square - shaped build and a wiry coat.
It has qualities similar to the other
Schnauzer types.
They both have gray coats, and one of
the schnauzer types is not much larger than the little cairn, but that's about it, as far as appearance goes.
The three
Schnauzer types are:
Since the other two
schnauzer types have never been available in a white variation, and the original German standard never included white as an acceptable color, the AMSC chooses not to recognize white.
Not exact matches
Originally intended as farm dogs, for their ability to easily run the fields catching all
types of vermin, the miniature was created by crossing small standard
schnauzers with affenpinschers (and possibly poodles) to create -LSB-...]
Schnauzer -
type dogs developed from ratting and herding breeds.
Of the three
types of
Schnauzers, this is the only one classified as a Terrier.
An ideal human companion for a
Schnauzer is an experienced dog handler, families, farmers, and outdoorsy
types.
The list for these
types of dogs includes Poodles, Shih Tzus and Yorkshire Terriers, mostly hairless dogs like the Chinese Crested, and larger breeds like Portuguese Water Dogs and
Schnauzers.
And Dobes have a terrier -
schnauzer - sighthound
type of structure, with more «open» front angulation than in the herding breeds.
(German for protection dog), Germany developed Schutzhund (dog sport) in the early 1900s to test whether the German Dogs exhibit the traits necessary for police -
type work.Today, many breeds such as Rottweilers, German shepherds, Giant
Schnauzer, Hovawort, Malinois, and Boxer to name a few, compete in Schutzhund, it is a demanding test and sport for any dog.
German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, Giant
Schnauzers and Boxers are just a few of the better known
types of working dogs.
All 3
types of
Schnauzer are prone to pancreatitis and need a low fat diet.
In other words, the Miniature
Schnauzer doesn't have to be a
type of dog that only lovers of toy dogs can enjoy.
As one of the most popular
type of dogs worldwide, the Mini
Schnauzer makes for a wonderful pet thanks to its rather small size, friendliness towards children and unique looks.
The mini
schnauzer is a terrier
type of dog but does not have a terrier personality.
Your Miniature
Schnauzer is a wire haired dog, the hallmark of a dog that would normally work in underbrush, or other abrasive environments that would require this
type of protection.
Terrier -
type: Bedlington Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers,
Schnauzers, and Soft - Coated Wheaten Terriers.
Since there are three different Poodle sizes and several sizes of
Schnauzers, it's possible to have several different
types of breeding here.
«Long fur with undercoat»
types include the Rough Collie and German Shepherd Dog; «silky coat» breeds include the Afghan Hound, Pekingese, setters and spaniels; «smooth coat» are the shorthaired dogs like Boxers, Chihuahuas, and Labradors; «wiry» coats are found on most terriers and the
Schnauzer; and the «non-shedding curly»
type coat grows constantly but must be trimmed on such breeds as Poodles and the Bedlington Terrier.
The Miniature
Schnauzer is a robust, active dog of terrier
type, resembling his larger cousin, the Standard
Schnauzer, in general appearance, and of an alert, active disposition.
A
schnauzer is a
type of terrier, so her personality reminded me of my little Quincy.
Before we delve into the various
types of Miniature
Schnauzer mixes, you need to firstly learn the differences between designer dogs and mongrel dogs.
Early socialization and extensive training are necessary for a giant
schnauzer to turn into the
type of family pet that you would be proud to have.
This
type of
Schnauzer only reaches 14 inches in size.
We do not participate in perimeter breeding, such as toys or parti colors, due to the medical issues this
type of breeding produces; we only breed the Miniature
Schnauzer.
For example, if you want to find out more about... dog training, just
type it in the box and the results will return all the pages within
Schnauzers Rule dealing with dog training... And we have many.
When planning how to effectively look after your
Schnauzer make sure of the
type you have.
Your
type of
Schnauzer determines which of these products will be the best to add to your cupboard.
Over the years three different
types of
Schnauzers were bred and each has its own dietary requirements based on unique features.
The
Schnauzer is often referred to as a Terrier -
type dog, and it does share some common physical and personality traits with Terriers.
The original lines of Miniature
Schnauzers that carried
Type A PRA may have successfully eradicated the mutation or it may still be present at a low frequency in the breed.
Breed
Type The Miniature Schnauzer is a type of Terr
Type The Miniature
Schnauzer is a
type of Terr
type of Terrier.
In 2000 the mutation that causes
Type A PRA in the Miniature
Schnauzer was identified through research conducted at the Baker Institute, Cornell University (unpublished data).
When selecting a mate to breed your
schnauzer with, it is important to make sure the dog has been checked for these
types of problems or request an eye exam.
All recent cases of PRA in Miniature
Schnauzer that OptiGen has received through OptiGen's PRA Research program have been tested for
Type A PRA and found to be Normal / Clear of that mutation.
After 12 years of feeding my two miniature
Schnauzers a low grade (not using brand names)
type of dog food, my 13 year old male became deathly sick.
History: Affenpinschers have an origin from Germany and are known as a «
Schnauzer» ratter -
type of dog whose purpose was to hunt and kill rats.
Evidence suggests that
Type A PRA is in fact a rare form of PRA in the Miniature
Schnauzer and that other, genetically distinct forms of PRA segregate within the breed, for which the mutations have yet to be identified [14].
Miniature
Schnauzers, if neglected or not sufficiently exercised, can become destructive or get into other
types of trouble.
Her two students brought their dogs — a
Schnauzer and a well - behaved mixed breed terrier
type.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: The Miniature
Schnauzer is a robust, active dog of terrier
type, resembling his larger cousin, the Standard
Schnauzer, in general appearance, and of an alert, active disposition.
Today s American Miniature
Schnauzer Club breed standard begins just as it did in 1934: «The Miniature
Schnauzer is a robust, active dog of terrier
type, resembling his larger cousin the Standard (Medium)
Schnauzer in general appearance, and of an alert, active disposition.»
The second ten most popular
types in line for 2010 are the Rottweiler, Miniature
Schnauzer, Chihuahua, Doberman Pinscher, Pomeranian, German Shorthair Pointer, Great Dane, Siberian Husky, Shetland Sheepdog, and Boston Terrier.