Snauzer

Snauzer

In Germany today there are three recognized Snauzers, the Giant Snauzer, the Standard Snauzer and the Miniature Snauzer.

The smooth puppies were called Pinschers and the rough puppies with furry schnauzes or muzzles were called Snauzers. Owning a Giant Snauzer takes a gigantic commitment to early and on-going socialization with children, other dogs and strangers.

Training

Training sessions should be short and no longer then 10 minutes at a time and always end with lots of petting, praise and play. Professional trainers often call this type of dog training the "earn and praise," method or the "No free lunch" system. While one breed of dogs stands out from the rest and has been on the wish lists of many animal owners.

Easily trained.

Stick close to their human family.

Very dominant breed.

Need tremendous amounts of exercise.

The miniature German Snauzer has oval dark-colored eyes with a tail that usually is docked.

Miniature German Snauzers are happy, affectionate, loyal and very friendly. are intelligent, obedient and very adaptable. They are usually healthy but may be prone to kidney stones, liver disease, skin disorders, Von Willebrand's disease, diabetes, cysts or hereditary eye problems. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Male Snauzers are fun loving and playful until the day they pass on.

This breed has the potential for assertive and aggressive behavior and the owner must be capable of controlling this powerful dog on its leash when it attempts to get into a fight with another aggressive dog. On the other side, she really requires an experienced handler and early socializing of pets, other dogs and children.

The Giant Snauzer has a double coat consisting of a harsh, wiry, hard, very dense outer coat and a soft inner coat.

Puppy Dog Breeds