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Miniature Schnauzer

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Miniature Schnauzer Life habits and morphological characteristics

The head is strong, rectangular and long, narrowing slightly from the ears through the eyes to the nose. The ears are set high and well developed, of medium thickness. If cropped, they should be erect, V-shaped, folded forward, with the inner edge close to the cheek. The eyes are medium-sized, dark brown, oval, and pointed forward. The nose is large, black and full. The muzzle is strong, parallel to the skull and the same length as the skull. The muzzle ends in a blunt wedge shape with exaggerated quills and whiskers. This gives the head a rectangular appearance. A full set of white teeth, with a strong and perfect scissor bite. The neck is strong, of medium thickness and length, with an elegant arc, and is integrated into the shoulders. The back is strong and solid. The chest is moderately wide, the ribs are well sprung, and if viewed in cross section, they should be oval in front. The thighs are strong and the stifles are well angulated. The second thigh, from the knee to the hock, i

Miniature Schnauzer Distribution range and habitat

It was produced in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century.

Miniature Schnauzer Detailed Introduction

The Miniature Schnauzer is a terrier dog with a body size of 12 to 14 inches. It is called the Zweiger Schnauzer in Germany and is a cross between the regular Schnauzer and a small dog. In the United States and Canada, the Miniature Schnauzer was once the most popular dog. They are energetic and lively. Their appearance and personality are very similar to their cousins, the Standard Schnauzer, alert and lively.

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This is a miniaturized breed of Schnauzer. It was first raised on farms to catch mice. Because of their petite body, they are very light and flexible to catch mice. Where miniature Schnauzers are everywhere, the number of mice will be greatly reduced. Therefore, for a long period of history in Europe, miniature Schnauzers have been very important to people's daily lives. Later, it was loved by the ladies of the European upper class. It participated in the dog show for the first time in 1899.

The IQ of Miniature Schnauzers is also very high. They not only have a keen sense of smell, but also have a very strong memory. The ability to recognize and remember the road in daily life cannot be underestimated. However, there are certain troubles in daily breeding. Because Miniature Schnauzers have more body hair, daily cleaning and bathing are a very large and complicated matter. In addition, it is also very easy to suffer from various skin diseases. Skin diseases are often contagious and may cause unnecessary trouble to the owner. Therefore, before raising Miniature Schnauzers, you should consider the pros and cons comprehensively and make the most rational choice to avoid regrets in the future.


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