Known to be highly intelligent, strong-willed and high-spirited. Easy to train.
Miniature Schnauzers are hardy, alert, spunky little dogs. They can be feisty and may put on a show of scrappiness when confronted by dogs they do not know.
Great hunters too!! From squirrels, to frogs, mice, bugs, you name it
They do not shed! Yay that’s the best part!
But do require grooming every 4-6 weeks depending on their coat type. Mega coat, thick and fluffy. (More upkeep) traditional coat, a thinner (less upkeep for the most part) super mega, a thinner soft fluff. (Mid upkeep)
They are known for their eye brows and beards! So please never cut that off. They will steal your heart
About the Breed
The Miniature Schnauzer is a friendly companion breed that everyone is sure to love. They are generally healthy with an average life span of 12-14 years. Bread to be farm dog, they are tough, smart, and fearless but social and playful with both kids and other animals. Thier wiry coat doesn’t shed much and comes in 3 main color pallettes: salt & pepper, black & silver, and solid black. At 12-14 inches tall, they are small enough for apartment life, but energetic enough for farm life too. Minis are loyal and sturdy and make excellent watch dogs.
General Health & Nutrition
Mini Schnauzers are generally healthy but can be prone to cataracts, hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, liver shunts, and urinary stones. We test our parents for these issues and regular vet visits can prevent or treat before major issues arrise.
These dogs do well on high-quality dog food and should be appropriate to the dog’s age. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding which affects the dog’s weight. At Reneau Farms, we use Nutri Source kibble And Purina pro plan can foods. Puppies, small/ medium breed nutri source. We also cook freshly food. We feed honey, coconut oil, yogurt,peanut butter, fruits, veggies, beef, chicken, beef liver. Fish oil, chicken feet
Grooming & Hygiene
Our schnauzers have a variety of coats,that required frequent brushing and grooming. Traditional, mega, super mega, super coats. Most owners have a professional groomer trim the coat with clippers every 5-8 weeks and bathed about once or twice per monthAdditionally , teeth should be brushed frequently, ears checked weekly, and nails trimmed monthly.
Exercise & Training
These dogs are alert, lively, and eager to please. They require daily exercise and benefit from a fenced area where they can run and chase a ball safely. They do have a strong prey drive so should not be allowed off leash in open areas.
Their high intelligence make training necessary but fun. They should be socalized from an early age and make excellent companions.
NuVet Vitamins
We use NuVet on all our dogs. It’s high quality nutrition to your companions health! We highly recommend it to any pet owners!
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