Black and silver Miniature Schnauzer

 

Summary

• Miniature Schnauzer black and silver is a dog with an energetic temperament, but at the same time good-natured and playful.
• The breed is persistent and willing to learn, but needs firm and fair training.
• The Miniature Schnauzer has a natural guardian instinct and can be reserved towards strangers.
• Training sessions should be short and varied to avoid boredom in the dog.
• The schnauzer’s fur must be trimmed regularly, and regular grooming contributes to minimal shedding.

History

The Miniature Schnauzer has a long history as a farm and stable dog for southern German farmers in the areas around Bavaria and Austria. It was first mentioned in literature in 1842. The schnauzer’s duties included guarding and pest control on the farms and near the stables.The dogs were alert and attentive, while also being loyal companions for travelers. With its robustness, fearlessness and endurance, combined with a well-developed sensory apparatus, the schnauzer was an ideal choice for these tasks.

Characteristics and Mentality

The Miniature Schnauzer has an energetic temperament that is combined with calmness, good nature, playfulness and great loyalty. It is loving towards children, incorruptible and vigilant without being grumpy. The breed has well-developed senses, wisdom, willingness to learn, courage and resistance to disease, which makes it a wonderful guard dog, working dog and family dog.Although schnauzers in Norway have traditionally not been used much for hunting or handling exercises, there are many outside the country’s borders who have achieved great success within these disciplines. The schnauzer has proven to be skilled in activities such as IPO, search dog work both in summer and winter, and visiting dog.

Size and Appearance:

Miniature Schnauzer black and silver is a medium-sized breed with a height at the withers of 45-50 cm and a weight of 14-20 kg. The breed’s fur is striped, hard and dense with both undercoat and cover hair. The fur is short on the skull and ears.A characteristic feature is the not too soft beard and bushy eyebrows that easily shade the eyes. The schnauzer comes in two color variants: plain black with black undercoat and black and silver

Fur care:

The Schnauzer’s coat needs to be trimmed around four times a year, and weekly brushing is recommended. Regular grooming helps to minimize shedding.

Want to know more about the breed?

To get more information about schnauzer black and silver, it is recommended to contact the breed club. You can also read the RAS document, which provides insight into the breed’s status and breeding focus.The breed standard describes both the physical and mental characteristics of the breed and is useful reading for anyone considering getting a puppy of this breed.Good luck!