What You Need To Know About Miniature Schnauzer Puppies San Diego

By Arthur Butler


You are probably reading this article because you believe it is time for a new pet or one to replace the one that you have lost. Quite a few of your friends may have suggest that you get a miniature schnauzer as a possible companion and you are mulling it over. Thus before you go and visit those miniature schnauzer puppies San Diego sellers, do read on in this article for more information on this breed.

Should you decide to get this dog, be prepared to spend anywhere from five to two and half thousand dollars. The variance in average prices will of course differ from state to state depending on overall depend. However, do expect to pay much more than this should you want a show quality pup, or on that has been sired by champion parents. Prices can also go up if it comes from a well known breeder or kennel as well.

In general a miniature schnauzer will make a good family pet, and will usually get along with other pets in the house also. However, it is a bit on the playful side, and you may mistake it fighting the cat when it is really just being playful. However, if it does get into contact with another dog it does not know and it is of the same sex, then things may get a little awkward for they can get quite aggressive.

This dog is also one of the more intelligent breeds out there, and it is recommended that it be trained. However, it will get bored quite fast, especially if given rote and tedious learning tasks to do, and it will become quite stubborn. It is recommended that it be given short training sessions so as to keep its attention and responsiveness. It is also very important to note that it does not take well to discipline. Disciplining it may lead it to hold a grudge against you for a long time.

Although this breed does not shed as much as other dogs, due to their wiry upper coat, they are by no means hypoallergenic. Many falsely believe that these dogs can be recommended for their asthmatic friends, but nothing can be farther from the truth. Thus this is one misconception on this breed that you have to correct.

For a dog, this dog will have more than its fair share of health and medical problems. In general it will have skin related problems in which a lot of bumps will appear all over its skin. It will also likely develop bladder stone and heart related complications as it gets older, and some may develop early blindness due to a genetic abnormality of the breed.

Despite the health issues, if they are taken well cared of, they can live anywhere from twelve to fifteen years. Longevity is much affected by a good diet and tender loving care. Thus it is important that you keep it on a strict and healthy diet as prescribed by your vet.

In sum this article has shown some facts that you should think over regarding this breed. Do make sure that you always get more information on whatever animal you choose to take on as a pet or companion before taking it on, since it takes a lot of commitment and responsibility to own a pet.




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