Overview:

The Standard Schnauzer is a temperamental and eager dog which have an average need of exercise and is suitable as a family pet.

Country of origin:

Germany

Size type:

Medium-sized dog breeds

Character:

This is a temperamental and intelligent breed which is eager to learn sober dependent on its own family it is not easily led astride with bribes is observant and vigilant    

Breed group:

Working dog breeds (AKC)

Herding dog breeds (UKC)

Height:

45-50cm

Weight:

14-20kg

Temperament:

Standard schnauzer naturally get on well with dogs other animals and are extremely tolerant with children.

Coat:

The rugged wire haired coat is black or salt and pepper coloured with a dark face

Care:

The coat of this schnauzer needs to bin plucked about twice a year such plucking is necessary with most wire haired breeds because it is the only way to keep both coat and the skin is the best condition when necessary remove any excess hair within the area and between the pads of the feet the breed moustache and eyebrow required regular combing to prevent tangles

Training:

Schnauzers learn quickly and are eager pupils but they possess a fair amount of stubbornness they respond best to fair and consistent handling with the sound of your voice being normally sufficient