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You are welcome to visit your puppy after 6 weeks during the waiting period to take him home which is between 8 to 10 weeks old.

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A Schnauzer is a German breed of dog. Miniature Schnauzers are an intelligent breed of dog, in fact, they can be trained to do just about anything.

One of my puppy family, from Danville, their dog Ruby is trained in agility, obedience and to be a diabetic service dog.  I don’t know about you but I am impressed!

Another one of my puppies owned by Karen in Cabo San Lucas has her gorgeous AKC Miniature Schnauzer “Rita” trained in obedience, and she is trained to boogy board!!! It gets even better Rita learned almost 100 commands by 6 months old and is trained in “Search and Rescue” Go Rita!!

and they are a loyal companion for life. Miniature Schnauzers are loyal, intelligent and fun. Schnauzers are a great companion for the young and the elderly. Over the years I have had many other breeds of dogs and I have found the Miniature Schnauzer specifically Miniature to have the best temperament, as well as, to be the most loyal and intelligent. They are so easy to train. The Miniature Schnauzer is the perfect pet for a young child, the middle age athlete or home maker, the retired and the elderly. A happy 96 year old woman purchased one of my puppies and had him potty trained to a doggie door within the hour of entering her home. She said to me he took to it on his own and naturally.

Even my 11 year old granddaughter Madison is able to train her puppies.

The Miniature Schnauzer is of German origin is an admirable fit in the role of the family pet. Schnauzers were seen in pictures as early as the 15th century. The Miniature Schnauzer is the result of breeding the Affenpinschers and Poodles with small Standard Schnauzers. In 1899 the Miniature Schnauzer was exhibited as a distinct breed. The Miniature Schnauzer is in the Terrier Group. Since 1925 The Miniature Schnauzer has been bred in the United States.

This elegant dog is hardy, healthy, intelligent, and fond of children. It is intriguing to watch how quickly the Miniature Schnauzer takes to children. The Miniature Schnauzer has a natural happy temperament and is not quick to fight however will defend himself. He is as good a guard dog as any of the larger breeds.

The female Miniature Schnauzer can be between 12 to 14 inches at the withers and weighs somewhere between 12 – 16 pounds. The male is of the same inches in height however weighs more. They come is salt and pepper which is a grey color as being the most common. They are also found in Black and Silver and solid Black.

The “Miniatue Schnauzer” are a popular breed largely because of their happy disposition and excellent temperament.

They are favored by the young to the elderly and adapt largely to the personality of their owner. They are loyal by nature. They are a charming, and an attractive companion.

Their good health, excellent temperament and attractive and admirable appearance make the Miniature Schnauzer an excellent choice for a family pet.

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Miniature Schnauzer
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Miniature Schnauzer

Country of origin Germany
[hide]Traits
Weight Male 12 to 20 lb (5.4 to 9.1 kg)
Female 12 to 18 lb (5.4 to 8.2 kg)
Height Male 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm)
Female 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm)
Coat Harsh and wiry when hand stripped, soft and curly when unclipped
Color Black, salt-and-pepper, and black-and-silver
Litter size 3 to 8 pups
Life span 12 to 15 years

The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century. Miniature Schnauzers developed from crosses between the Standard Schnauzer and one or more smaller breeds such as the Poodle and Affenpinscher.[1]

The breed remains one of the most popular world wide, primarily for its temperament and relatively small size. Globally, the Miniature Schnauzer comes in four colors: black, salt-and-pepper, black-and-silver, and white. As of 2008 it is the 11th most popular breed in the U.S.[2]

Appearance
Adult black-and-silver with undocked tail and natural ears at a European show

Miniature Schnauzers have a squarely proportioned build, measuring 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 cm) tall and weighing 11 to 15 pounds (5.0 to 6.8 kg) for females and 14 to 18 pounds (6.4 to 8.2 kg) for males. They have a double coat. The exterior fur is wiry and the undercoat is soft. The coat is kept short on the body, but the hair on ears, legs, and belly are retained.

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Miniature Schnauzers are often described as non-shedding dogs, and while this is not entirely true, their shedding is minimal and generally unnoticeable. They are characterized by a rectangular head with bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows; teeth that meet in a “scissor bite”; oval and dark colored eyes; and v-shaped, natural forward-folding ears. (When cropped, the ears point straight upward and come to a sharp point.) Their tails are naturally thin and short, and may be docked (where permitted). They will also have very straight, rigid front legs, and feet that are short and round (so-called “cat feet”) with thick, black pads.[3][4]

Temperament

The Official Standard of the Miniature Schnauzer for the American Kennel Club describes temperament as “alert and spirited, yet obedient to command…friendly, intelligent and willing to please…should never be overaggressive or timid.”[3] Usually easy to train, they tend to be excellent watchdogs with a good territorial instinct, but more inclined toward barking than biting. They are often aloof with strangers until the owners of the home welcome the guest, upon which they are typically very friendly to them.[5] However, they will often express themselves vocally, and may bark to greet their owner, or to express joy, excitement, or displeasure.

Proper socialization with other dogs and people is important.[6][7][8] The breed is generally good with children, but as with any dog, play with small children should be supervised. They are highly playful dogs, and if not given the outlet required for their energy they can become bored and invent their own “fun.” Miniature Schnauzers can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, and tracking. Schnauzers have a “high prey drive” (appropriate for a ratting dog), which means they may attack other small pets such as birds, snakes, and rodents. Many will also attack cats, but this may be curbed with training, or if the dog is raised with cats.[3]

History

The earliest records surrounding development of the Standard Schnauzer (or Mittelschnauzer) in Germany come from the late 19th century. They were originally bred to be medium-sized farm dogs in Germany, equally suited to ratting, herding, and guarding property and children.[citation needed] As time passed, farmers bred down the Standard Schnauzer into a smaller, more compact size perfect for ratting around the house and barn.[citation needed] Several small breeds were employed in crosses to bring down the size of the well-established Standard Schnauzer, with the goal of creating a duplicate in miniature.

Recognition

The first recorded Miniature Schnauzer appeared in 1888, and the first exhibition was held in 1899.[who?] The AKC accepted registration of the new breed in 1926, two years after Miniature Schnauzers were introduced to the United States.[3] The AKC groups this breed with the Terriers, because it was developed for a similar purpose and has a similar character to the terrier breeds of the Britain and Ireland, but because the Miniature Schnauzer was bred to be a ratter, and not used to ‘go to ground’ like British terriers, it is more correctly termed a Pinscher (“biter”, a descriptive word like “setter” or “retriever”).

The Miniature Schnauzer was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1948 and originally also grouped the breed as a terrier. For reasons mentioned above, the United Kennel Club now lists the Miniature Schnauzer in the Utility group for shows run under the UK Kennel Club rules such as Crufts.[citation needed]

The World Canine Organization also does not list the Miniature Schnauzer as a terrier.[citation needed]
[edit] Health and grooming
Adult black-and-silver with natural ears; the long eyebrows and full beard are trademark grooming characteristics

While generally a healthy breed, Miniature Schnauzers may suffer health problems associated with high fat levels. Such problems include hyperlipidemia, which may increase the possibility of pancreatitis, though either may form independently. Other issues which may affect this breed are diabetes, bladder stones and eye problems. Feeding the dog low- or non-fatty and unsweetened foods may help avoid these problems.[9][10][11] Miniature Schnauzers are also prone to comedone syndrome, a condition that produces pus filled bumps, usually on their backs, which can be treated with a variety of protocols.[12] Miniature Schnauzers should have their ears dried after swimming due to a risk of infection, especially those with uncropped ears; ear examinations should be part of the regular annual check up.[13]

The other two common diseases observed in Miniature Schnauzers are hip dysplasia and von Willebrand disease (vWD).[14] vWD in dogs is an inherited bleeding disorder that occurs due to qualitative or quantitative deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWF), a multimeric protein that is required for platelet adhesion.

Grooming

Schnauzers have a specific groom cut that is standard among the Schnauzer breed. Schnauzers require regular grooming, either by stripping (mostly seen in show dogs), or by clipping (a short-cut usually reserved for family pets). Stripping removes the loose, dead coat; it may be done by hand, called finger stripping, or plucking, or with a stripping knife; either way, it is a laborious process. Many Miniature Schnauzers who are family pets have regular grooming appointments to have their hair clipped; clipping, using a mechanical clippers (or shaver), produces a soft, silky, skin-close trim. Whether stripped or clipped, the coat is close at the body, and falls into a fringe-like foundation on their undercarriage, called furnishings, which can be left to grow, but must be combed regularly. All Schnauzers, whether they are minis, Standards, or Giants, often sport a beard, created by allowing the hair around their noses to grow out. Left unclipped or unstripped, the body hair will grow two to four inches, and will often tangle into mats and curls.[15]
[edit] North American white Schnauzer controversy
Show-quality white with an undocked tail and natural ears

The white Miniature
Schnauzer is one of four color varieties of the Miniature Schnauzer currently recognized by the World Canine Organization. However, they are not accepted by the breed clubs of two countries; the American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club for conformation showing (though they can be registered and show in performance events). The controversy rests on the disputed origins of the white variation: whether it was contained within the genes of the originally recognized breed, or whether it was the result of subsequent modifications.
[edit] Disputed origins of white Miniature Schnauzers

From pedigree research, the “white” (gelb or “yellow” as it was called in early German records) gene was introduced into the Miniature Schnauzer breed mainly through a German black Champion Miniature Schnauzer named Peter V Westerberg (PZ604), born in November 1902.[citation needed] Peter carried the white “e” gene and was bred to a female named Gretel VD Werneburg (PZ1530) (color unknown) and produced a “yellow” female pup named Mucki VD Werneburg (PSZ 8) born October 1914. Mucki was bred to a grandson of Peter named Pucki VD Werneburg, a dark salt and pepper (PSZ12), who produced the black German Champion Peterle VD Werneburg (PSZ11) born June 2, 1916, who also carried the white “e” gene because his dam was yellow. Peter V Westerburg or his grandson, Peterle, can be traced to nearly every Miniature Schnauzer line researched in AKC records. For example, every ancestor in the 5th generation of Dorem Display[clarification needed] goes back to Peter V Westerberg.

There are no known factual data to back up the assertion that gelb is equal to white; however, white Miniature Schnauzers with harsh, stripped coats will have a yellowish streak on their backs and head.
[edit] Coat color inheritance

Recently, unrelated white Miniature Schnauzers from around the world were DNA typed for color, showing the genotype for a white Miniature Schnauzer is “e/e” at MC1r (commonly referred to as the “E” locus), proving white Miniature Schnauzers are not albinos. Their skin and eye color are normal, although some white dogs appear to show reduced pigment on the nose, especially in winter (snow nose).

This “e,e” genotype for the white Miniature Schnauzer proves that any of the other three colors can carry a gene for the white, and that any dog carrying for white, if bred to another carrier, could produce a white puppy. However, it does not answer the question of whether the “e” gene in modern white Miniature Schnauzers has been preserved since the origin of the breed or if it was artificially inserted into the breed by cross-breed matings at some point in time. Either or both could be true.
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References

^ “Miniature Schnauzer History”. AKC.org. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
^ “AKC Dog Registration Statistics”. AKC.org. 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-28.
^ a b c d “Miniature Schnauzer Breed Standard”. AKC.org. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
^ “Dogs That Do Not Shed”. GoPetsAmerica.com. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
^ Kiedrowski, Dan (1997). The New Miniature Schnauzer (2nd edition ed.). New York: Howell Book House. pp. 12. ISBN 0876052413. OCLC 36170497.
^ “Know Your Mini Schnauzer”.
^ “Know Your Mini Schnauzer”.
^ “Know your MiniSchnauzer Puppy”.
^ “Miniature Schnauzer Breed Info – Health Issues”. MiniatureSchnauzer.ca. Retrieved 2008-06-25.[dead link]
^ “Pet Care Library”. Healthypet.com. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
^ “Canine hyperlipidemia”. Weir.net. 2003-02-13. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
^ “Schnauzer Comedone Syndrome”. 2009 VetInfo.. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
^ “Miniature Schnauzers – Grooming”. TerrificPets.com. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
^ Miniature Schnauzer Health, Dog-breeds.in
^ “Grooming your Miniature Schnauzer”. The American Miniature Schnauzer Club. 2006-08-17. Retrieved 2009-06-01.

[edit] External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer breed standard at the official American Kennel Club website
Miniature Schnauzer at the Open Directory Project

My focus on breeding is to produce for families a Miniature Schnauzer of high quality of the standardized AKC colors of Black, Salt and Pepper, and Black and Silver. My intent is to progressively enhance my breeding stock and to improve upon the breed in terms of health, conformation and temperament. Currently I have champion bloodline in the geneaology of the puppies I offer committed families.

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Barbara Williams
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