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About the Miniature Schnauzer |
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History
There are three types of Schnauzer, the Giant, the Standard and the Miniature Schnauzer. The dog is a German breed. The name originates from the German word 'schnauze' meaning 'muzzle'.
The Giant Schnauzer was developed by increasing the size of the Standard variety. It is not a particularly popular breed but it is still used by the German police force as a service dog.
The Standard Schnauzer was a fearless animal and a more sturdily built dog. Because of its fearlessness it was used as a messenger during the war.
The Miniature Schnauzer, although not a terrier, does have terrier instincts and made a very good rat catcher in factories and homes.
The Schnauzer was not introduced into Britain until the late 1920's. The dog has now become quite a popular breed and makes a good family pet.
The Miniature Schnauzer as a pet
It is an intelligent animal and makes a good companion. It can be a little troublesome, but it is fairly easy to train. It makes an excellent guard dog, but it is not good with other dogs. It requires a great deal of regular exercise. |
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Height:
45-50cms
Weight:
14.5-15.5kg
Lifespan:
12-14 yrs |
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Colour:
pure black, black and silver or pepper and salt colours |
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Coat:
Short and wiry with a dense undercoat. |
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Lawrence Slicker
Small Original
Original firm pin slicker for coarse and tangled hair, hardwood handle.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £3.00
Dollar price: $4.35 |
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Mars Stripper
Fine Tooth
The Mars 330 fine tooth stripper, with Bubinga wooden handle and stainless steel blade. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £10.00
Dollar price: $14.50 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Small Pure Bristle
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All woood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £5.25
Dollar price: $7.61 |
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Grooming your Miniature Schnauzer
Grooming requirements: The coat requires regular brushing with a hard bristle brush, and also regular stripping, particularly on the head, cheeks and ears. The eyebrows, whiskers and beard all need shaping. Hair growing in the ear canal should be removed with artery forceps, this is best done by powdering the ears to make the hair more brittle and easier to remove, and also less painful on the dog. The hair between the pads should be trimmed, and the hair on the feet should be scissored round, just covering the nails.
Tools required:
Hard bristle brush, slicker brush, steel wide tooth comb, razor comb, electric clippers, 18cm (7”) scissors, stripper.
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