Liver Schnauzers California Breeders Raise Can Make Great Canine Companions

By Marie Hall


Pets add a lot to the lives of their owners. They can be teaching tools for parents with children. Kids have to learn the responsibility that comes with pet ownership. For others cats and dogs are dear companions and sometimes the only interaction they have with other living things on a daily basis. Since they are so important to owners, it is equally important to choose an animal with the right kind of temperament and living requirements. For many the liver Schnauzers California breeders raise fits the bill.

With their short, stocky build, tufted eyebrows, and full beards, the Schnauzer is a delight to look at. These dogs come from Germany where they have been bred since before the turn of the sixteenth century. Back then their primary function was to guard farmers and their families, catch vermin, and herd livestock. Farmers routinely included their dogs on trips to the market in order to keep herds in line and guard crops. The breed is still classed in the working group by the American Kennel Club.

The standard Schnauzer stands about twenty inches tall and weighs around forty pounds at full maturity. They normally live to be between thirteen to sixteen years old. Schnauzers come in salt and pepper and black. The liver Schnauzers are the chocolate version of salt and pepper. These dogs have a wiry outer coat with a soft undercoat. They have to be groomed regularly with their beards brushed daily.

The Schnauzer is known for its intelligence. These dogs are imaginative, inventive, and curious. This has a good and a bad side. They are not above getting creative is it means getting their own way. A Schnauzer needs an owner willing to keep the upper hand in the relationship.

Being protective is in a Schnauzer's blood. He will bark and be ready to defend his home and family, but won't have trouble greeting a stranger who has been welcomed into his home. As with every pet, the Schnauzer must be socialized early in order to keep them from becoming nervous and shy with humans.

The Schnauzer makes good pets for families with children. They are generally patient and tolerant of youngsters and certainly have enough energy to keep up with even the liveliest kids. It is still important to make sure no young child is left alone with a Schnauzer or any other animal. A responsible adult should always be nearby to ensure the safety of both the child and the dog.

The Schnauzer is a very healthy breed. They are susceptible to hip dysplasia and eye problems however, like many breeds. It's always important to ask the breeder for health clearances from the Canine Eye Registry and Orthopedic Foundations. Most of the time an annual visit to the vet for shots and a checkup are all that is required.

Because they are intelligent, it would seem reasonable to assume they are easy to train. A Schnauzer has its own mind and is easily bored with repetition though. House training is easier with the use of a crate.




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