Information Before Buying Standard Schnauzer Puppies California

By Betty Stewart


Currently at this point in time you may be thinking of getting a pet dog to keep you company at home. Some of your friends have recommended that you consider a schnauzer as a possible candidate. You think this may be a good idea are thinking of visiting a standard schnauzer puppies California breeder to get a pup. Before you do however plunk down your cash and hard earned money, do read on in this article for more information.

The standard schnauzer is the forebear of the miniature schnauzer and the giant schnauzer. It was first bred in the 14th and 15th century as a working dog on farms. It is mistakenly classified as a terrier in most dog registers when it is actually a working class dog. Its name basically means snout, and it looks like it has a big mustache, Kaiser Wilhelm II style as some people will comment.

This breed is not overly expensive and is quite affordable even for an ordinary dog lover. A puppy can set you back anywhere from USD 400 to about USD 1500. As a general rule expect to pay more if it is female. Buying an older dog of 2 years or more will cost around seventy five dollars to four hundred dollars.

This dog can be considered as one of the more intelligent breeds out there. In fact out of one hundred and eighty dog breeds, this dog ranks number 12 when it is given an intelligence test. It is a dog that learns very quickly, but all training should be given when it is still a puppy. In time however, it will get bored with the same tricks that has been taught, so you have to be innovative in terms of learning more.

This dog is no couch potato and will require its fair share of exercise. It goes without saying that it may be needed that you be an active owner as well. It likes to play with people and also with other dogs and will join any activity with enthusiasm. This dog is one which enjoys outdoor activities, particularly long walks and the occasional romp and play.

Upon maturity the standard schnauzer can reach a weight of a range from thirty to forty five pounds. It will on average live anywhere from thirteen to fifteen years and can easily be fed a diet consisting of any high quality commercial dog food. It will not give you too many health problems as its health is fairly robust. Minor complication may set in when it is older that will affect its eyes and hips later on.

This dog sheds very little fur but care must be taken in terms of grooming. This breed has two coats of fur being a wiry upper coat and a softer undercoat. Care should be taken as not to trim the outer coat too much as it will lose its resistance to dust and debris. It is recommended that old and dead hair be pulled carefully out by hand rather than cut. To make it look neat and tidy, at least two three regular brushings of at least thirty minutes per week is required.

In sum this article has shown general information about this breed. Always remember to also research other types of information so that you can be a more responsible dog owner, whether it be with this breed or another one.




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