Standard Schnauzer Dog Breed Information:
Standard Schnauzers were originally bred to be ratters, guard dogs, and all-purpose dogs on German farms. Their versatility, medium size, protective nature, and love of family make them an excellent companion dog breed. Although they can be somewhat territorial and stubborn, dogs of this breed also have high intelligence and energy.
Standard Schnauzer Dog Group: Working Dogs.
Standard Schnauzer Height: 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the shoulder.
Standard Schnauzer Weight: 30 to 50 pounds.
Standard Schnauzer Life Span: 13 to 16 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
Standard Schnauzers are highly intelligent and become bored with repetitive tasks. They thrive on varied activities and exercise. Make sure you give your Standard Schnauzer both or he could become destructive and ill-tempered. Standard Schnauzers are intelligent, but they can be stubborn. This can sometimes make them difficult to housetrain. Crate-training is recommended. Schnauzers can be suspicious of strangers, including guests, until they know they are accepted by the family. Standard Schnauzers are protective of their homes and families. While they generally don't bark without good reason, they will bark if they sense anything is threatening their homes and families.
Standard Schnauzer History:
The Standard Schnauzer has a long history in his homeland of Germany. Based on paintings by Renaissance artists Rembrandt and Albrecht Durer, as well as a tapestry created in 1501 by Lucas Cranach the Elder, it's evident dogs of this type have existed for several centuries.
Standard Schnauzer Size:
Males are ideally between 18 to 20 inches high at the shoulder and generally weigh 35 to 50 pounds. Females are ideally between 17 and 19 inches high at the shoulder and generally weigh 30 to 45 pounds.
Standard Schnauzer Personality:
The dignified Standard Schnauzer has above-average intelligence and is inquisitive, creative, and sometimes stubborn in the way he thinks. It takes an equally intelligent and creative person to stay a step ahead of him and you'll need to train him with firmness and consistency.
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Standard Schnauzer Health:
Standard Schnauzers have very few health problems. Nonetheless it's recommended that all breeding dogs be radiographed (x-rayed) clear of hip dysplasia and tested annually for eye disease.
Standard Schnauzer Care:
The Standard Schnauzer is an adaptable dog and can live as comfortably in a city apartment as on a country farm, provided he gets enough exercise each day. The Standard Schnauzer needs at least an hour of vigorous activity every day. Begin training when your Standard Schnauzer is young, and continue to reinforce lessons throughout his life.
Standard Schnauzer Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 1 to 2 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Standard Schnauzer Coat Color And Grooming:
Standard Schnauzers may be either pepper and salt or pure black. The pepper and salt coloring is a combination of black and white hairs, and white hairs banded with black. Pepper and salt coloring can range from dark iron gray to silver gray. Black Standard Schnauzers have a dark, rich color that isn't discolored or mixed with any gray or tan hairs. Standard Schnauzers require a lot of grooming to look their best. You'll need to brush the beard and legs daily to prevent tangles, and wash his face after every meal. Other grooming needs include dental hygiene and nail care.
Standard Schnauzer with Children And Other Pets:
Sturdy and energetic, Standard Schnauzers can be loyal and affectionate companions to children. They generally get along well with children of all ages, playing gently and kindly with younger ones. Standard Schnauzers aren't especially fond of unknown dogs and may be aggressive toward them, but they can get along well with dogs and cats they're raised with.