Schnauzer

A German breed from the 15th century, created for hunting. Its German name refers to its snout and whiskers. They were stable guardians, but due to their mastery in hunting mice in stables and barns, they also became known as ratters.

They are friendly, affectionate, get along very well with children and other dogs. They integrate very well into family life. They are always alert, natural guardians, and this can lead them to be good barkers, in which case they will need adequate training.

They are more intelligent than the average guardian dog, due to their independence, which requires high doses of patience in their training from puppyhood.

Schnauzer

Their long, thick eyebrows and bushy beards are very characteristic. When grooming their hair, the back of their body is usually shaved, leaving the legs with long, curly hair.

You have to be quite careful with their long beard, as it gets dirty easily; also with their coat, it should be brushed, bathed, and trimmed frequently to prevent damage. Sometimes a technique called stripping can be performed, which consists of manually removing dead hair.

Accepted colors are: salt and pepper, black and silver, black, white, gray and white, black and white.

There are three varieties of schnauzer sizes: miniature, standard, and giant. They can weigh from 4.5 kg to 40 kg, depending on the size of the individual. Their average life expectancy is about 14 years, although for the giant schnauzer, life expectancy decreases to 10 years.

To make them feel completely comfortable, try our schnauzer beds, and if they're cold, bundle them up with schnauzer clothes or, if they're small, with miniature schnauzer clothes. We also have a wide catalog of schnauzer accessories.