I have owned many breeds of dogs over my xxx number of years. I was born with a dog in my crib. From as early as I can remember we always owned a dog and several different breeds. We owned Springer Spaniels, Coon Dogs, Hound Dogs, Cocker Spaniels, German Shepherds, and then as a young adult I owned Poodles, German Shepherds and Miniature Schnauzers.
When I was a child we even owned a wild raccoon that we domesticated, wild rabbits, geese, goats, horses, dogs and cats.
I remember obedience training and AKC showing my dog “Vonnie”. She was an incredible German Shepherd female. We had pups. I won several obedience trials. I was a 4-H for Dog member.
I remember “breaking in” my yearling horse.
I have even witnessed my German Shepherd nursing a kitten.
When my husband told me I couldn’t have a dog…..well, he now lives in a separate home.
I love animals.
I did my research on Miniature Schnauzers and this is what I found.
The “Miniature Schnauzer” deserves its place as one of the most popular terrier pets.
The “Miniature Schnauzer“ is playful, inquisitive, alert, spunky, loveable, affectionate and companionable.
As a well-mannered house dog that also enjoys being in the middle of activities the “Miniature Schnauzer” rates number 1 for top family pet.
A “Miniature Schnauzer” is less domineering than the larger schnauzers and less dog-aggressive than most terriers including the Standard Schnauzer.
The “Miniature Schnauzer” is better with other animals than most terriers, although it will gladly give chase. They are clever and can be stubborn,however, The Miniature Schnauzer it is generally obedient. Miniature Schnauzers absolutely enjoy children.
Generally speaking Miniature Schnauzers bark only to alert you to a knock on the door.They are rated number 12 by Wikipedia for intelligence and ease in training. Miniature Schnauzers are known to be the most popular AKC breed out of 336 AKC dogs.
AKC RANKING 11
FAMILY terrier
AREA OF ORIGIN Germany
DATE OF ORIGIN 1800s
ORIGINAL FUNCTION ratting
TODAY’S FUNCTION earthdog trials
AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 12-14 Weight: 13-15
AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 12-14 Weight: 13-15
OTHER NAME zwergschnauzer
Author Barbara Williams,
Life Success Coach, Dog Training Coach, Online Marketing Entrepreneur and coach, Miniature Schnauzer Breeder and coach, Obedience Trainer and coach.
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