The Cute Breed “Miniature Schnauzer”

The Miniature Schnauzer is on the of the procreate of the minor dog that reproduced in Germany in the mid of 19^th century. Miniature Schnauzers was originate from crosses between the standard Schnauzer and one or more minor breeds such as the Poodle and Affenpinscher, as farmers bred a small dog that was an efficient ratting dog.

That are called as spunky but aloof dogs, with good guarding propensity without the some guard dogs’suscepitibility to bite.  Miniature Schnauzers are identified in internationally three colors which are solid black, black and silver and a color  which are known as “salt & pepper” also there is fourth which are controversial color variant in Miniature Schnauzer that are pure white, this color variant is not recognized universally.

The breed of Miniature Schnauzer endures  one of the most popular globally, especially for its temperament and relatively small size. In the year of 2013 it is the 17^th most popular breed in the U.S.

Miniature Schnauzers are frequently described as non moulting dogs, although this is not fully true, their shedding is minimal and commonly unnoticeable. They are distinguished by a rectangular head with busy beard, mustache and eyebrows teeth that meet in a scissor bite, oval and dark colored eyes also v shaped natural forward folding ears, his ears when cropped, the ears point straight upward and come to a sharp point. The tails of Miniature Schnauzers are naturally thin and short and may be docked. The Miniature Schnauzers will also have very straight rigid front legs and feet that are short and round which are resemble to cat feet, with thick black pads.

Primarily for non-working dogs, the docking of tails and cropping of ears has become a controversial practice which become recently illegal or restricted in a various countries worldwide.

As described by the American Kennel Club the temperament of Miniature Schnauzers are alert and spirited, yet obedient to command, amiable, intelligent and willing to please, and never overaggressive or timid. Habitually they are easy to train, they tend to be excellent watchdogs have a great territorial instinct, but more interest toward barking than biting. They are frequently detached with strangers until the owners of the home welcome the guest, after it Miniature Schnauzers become typically very friendly to them.

Miniature Schnauzers are highly playful dogs, and if not given the outlet required for their energy, they getting bore and built their own fun. They can compete in dog cleverness trials, conformity, showmanship, flyball and tracking. These are also have a high prey drive, which means they may attack other small pets which are birds, snakes and rodents. Many will also attack cats, but this may be curbed with training, or if the dog is raised with cats.