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A Schnauzer is a dog breed that originated in Germany. The name comes from the German word for "snout" and means "mustache" in everyday speech. The breed has got this name due to its distinctive bearded snout. There are three variants of the Schnauzer; standard, giant and miniature. It is the standard version, which is the "original" Schnauzer. It was originally bred to catch rats and to act as a watchdog. Since then, the miniature and giant versions have been developed. There are also examples of so-called "toy" and "teacup" versions of the Schnauzer. However, these are not recognized variants, but rather poorly bred versions of the miniature variant.
The Schnauzer is an old dog breed that can be traced back to the 19th century. Here, the Schnauzer was a widespread dog breed in southern Germany where it was used to keep mice, rats and other pests out of the stables. At the time, it went by the name "rattler" or "rough-haired Pinscher". In the middle of the 19th century, however, the breed got a new name, Schnauzer, due to its special, bushy beard. Today, the dog has the same name, but is typically kept as a family and companion dog.
The standard version of the Schnauzer is 45 to 50 cm high for males and 40 - 48 cm high for females. Both sexes weigh between 14 and 20 kilos. It is especially the breed's characteristic "mustache", as well as bushy eyebrows, that it is known for. The coat is medium, strong and dense and is typically either black, gray or silver.
The Schnauzer has gone from being a stable dog that was supposed to catch rats, to being a family and companion dog. Today, the Schnauzer is therefore a more calm and sociable dog than its original ancestors. However, the Schnauzer still has some of its old instincts hidden in it. It is thus still formidable at catching rats or other pests, and has the same determined and independent mind that the breed had several hundred years ago. In addition, the breed still thrives well in the stable, and, in particular, in the company of horses. However, you do not need a barn to have a Schnauzer. On the contrary, the Schnauzer actually thrives in most environments and environments, and can be kept whether you live on a farm, in a house or even in an apartment. The Schnauzer is incredibly adaptable and easily adapts to the physical conditions under which it lives, but also the level of activity that its owner has. The Schnauzer likes to go for long walks, play and solve tasks, but also likes to lie on the sofa and have fun with his family. Since the Schnauzer was originally bred to be a fearless and determined rat killer, it is a dog that should preferably be socialized with other dogs from the time it is a puppy.
The Schnauzer is a breed that requires relatively much fur care. It is a so-called "trimmer race" and must therefore be trimmed several times a year, as it does not shed itself. Unless you like to do the work yourself, you should expect that a dog haircut at a dog groomer costs 80 to 100 pounds an hour, and it is not uncommon for the Schnauzer to be trimmed 3-4 times a year. On the other hand, daily fur care is limited. Here, the Schnauzer only needs to be brushed once a week in order to keep the everyday coat in order and beautiful. However, the beard should preferably be shaved daily and washed when needed, as it quickly gets dirty.
Several studies show that the Schnauzer is actually one of the healthiest dog breeds available. Thus, there are no known genetic or congenital diseases associated with the breed. The breed also ages gracefully, and only shows visible signs of old age when it is very old. However, the breed, like most other dog breeds, can develop cancer if it gets old enough. The average life expectancy of the breed is 12 to 14 years.
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