For dogs who have a long life expectancy such
as Standard Schnauzers this is ideal.
The breed today known
as the Standard Schnauzer, one of Europe's supreme all - around farm dogs, has a lineage going back to at least the 15th century.
The German Pinscher was originally born in the same litter
as the Standard Schnauzer (which was once known as the Wire Haired Pinscher) and it was originally known as the Smooth Haired Pinscher.
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
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Background The
Standard Schnauzer is the oldest of the three schnauzer breeds and has been documented as far back as t
Schnauzer is the oldest of the three
schnauzer breeds and has been documented as far back as t
schnauzer breeds and has been documented
as far back
as the 1400s.
Standard Schnauzers were popular in Germany and used
as ratters, guard dogs, and traveling companions to the market.
History and Facts: Originally bred
as a smaller version of the
Standard and Giant
Schnauzer, this dog was originally used for hunting rats.
These include well - known breeds such
as Labradors and Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, and Brittanies,
as well
as the lesser - known American and Irish Water Spaniels, English and Gordon Setters, the various pointing breeds, and English Cocker Spaniels.If your motivation for acquiring a dog includes protection
as well
as companionship, consider a Working breed such
as the Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, or
Standard Schnauzer.
The Miniature
Schnauzer is one of the most popular breeds worldwide and
as of 2008 the 11th most popular breed in the United States, mainly for its temperament and small size.The breed originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century
as a cross between a
Standard Schnauzer and a smaller breed, such
as Poodle or Affenpinscher.
Today, the American Miniature
Schnauzer Club and the American Kennel Club
standard describes the White MiniatureSchnauzers
as a disqualification from conformation shows.
I truly believe that the
standard schnauzer because of their size (most therapy dogs in our unit have been very large such
as Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the larger breeds.
As I mentioned earlier there are three breeds of
Schnauzer all stemming from the
Standard.
As denoted by its name, the Giant
Schnauzer is a super-sized version of the
Standard Schnauzer.
Any dog can develop a tumor of the toe, but large breed, black coated dogs such
as standard poodles, Rottweilers, Labrador retrievers and giant
schnauzers have an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the toe.
The
standard schnauzer is prone to some of the same eye issues
as the miniature
schnauzer,
as well
as hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, hemophilia and the heart condition pulmonic stenosis.
The Miniature
Schnauzer (or
as the German's know it, the Zwegschnauzer) is remarkably similar to it's cousin, the
Standard Schnauzer, including it's schnauzbart, the German word for its trademark beard for which it was named.
There,
Standard Schnauzers were bred with smaller dogs, such
as the miniature poodle and the Affenpinscher, to create a farm dog that was skilled at hunting rats.
As with every dog,
Standard Schnauzers need early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young.
Because one of their many jobs has been to catch rats,
Standard Schnauzers should not be trusted with small, furry family pets, such
as hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils.
Standard schnauzer puppies are also known
as mittelschnauzer puppies.
The miniature
schnauzer was exhibited
as a breed distinct from the
standard schnauzer by 1899 in Germany, although it wasn't until 1933 that the AKC divided the
standard and miniature into separate breeds.
Miniature
Schnauzers developed from crosses between the
Standard Schnauzer and one or more smaller breeds such
as the Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, or Affenpinscher.
The
standard Schnauzer was originally bred
as a guard dog.
Breeders were careful during breeding processes and so your
Standard Schnauzer should live a healthy, happy life
as long
as you feed it nutritious food.
Some breeds seem to be genetically predisposed such
as standard Poodles,
Schnauzers, and Retrievers, but it's also common in mixed breeds and other breeds of dogs
as well.
It was established by crossing the
Standard Schnauzer with one or more small breeds, such
as the Affenpinscher or Poodle.
The majority of breeders have respect for the history and
standard of the Miniature
Schnauzer and
as a result the successful show lines can be considered free of this recessive colour gene.
The cost to buy a
Standard Schnauzer varies greatly and depends on many factors such
as the breeders» location, reputation, litter size, lineage of the puppy, breed popularity (supply and demand), training, socialization efforts, breed lines and much more.
To support the
standard of the breed
as the only
standard of perfection by which Miniature
Schnauzers shall be judged;
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
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
Standard (Medium)
Schnauzer in general appearance, and of an alert, active disposition.»
To encourage and promote quality breeding of Miniature
Schnauzers of correct type in conformity with the
standard of the breed
as set forth by the American Miniature
Schnauzer Club and approved by the American Kennel Club;
Von Willebrand's disease is a deficiency in the clotting protein known
as von Willebrand's factor and most commonly occurs in the Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Miniature
Schnauzer, Pembroke Welsh Corgi,
Standard Manchester Terrier,
Standard Poodle, Scottish Terrier, Basset Hound and Shetland Sheepdog breeds.
Although the Giant
Schnauzer has the same coat
as the Miniature and
Standard Schnauzers, they do shed considerably more due to their larger size.
The Giant
Schnauzer has a very similar coat
as their counterparts the Miniature
Schnauzer and
Standard Schnauzer.
As with the Miniature
Schnauzer, the
Standard Schnauzer does not shed very much at all.
Miniature
Schnauzers developed from crosses between the
Standard Schnauzer and one or more smaller breeds such
as the Poodle and Affenpinscher,
as farmers bred a small dog that was an efficient ratting dog.
Giant
Schnauzer is thought to have come from crosses between dogs such
as the black Great Dane, Bouvier des Flandres and the
Standard Schnauzer.
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.