Schnauzer

• Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
• Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer

Germany

FCI:

• Giant Schnauzer (181 )
• Schnauzer (182 )
• Miniature Schnauzer (183 )

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Schnauzers are rough haired pet dogs with a powerful mustache and thick eyebrows. There are three different sized breeds: the giant, the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer.

In the scheme of FCI they are under No. 181, 182 and 183, Group 2, led Section 1.2. Origin of the three races is Germany.

Origin and History

Schnauzer and Pinscher are basically the same breed type. They differ only in the coat structure. Originally prevailed before the Schnauzer type, ie, the wire-haired type, where he was then called rauhaariger Pinscher. Nowadays both Schnauzer and Pinscher be further divided into three races of different sizes.

The Schnauzer is originally from Württemberg and is age- origins, dating back to the medieval beaver dog and the local shepherds.

Originally used to the little Schnauzer in southern Germany as a stable dog, with zeal he lurked rats and mice, which earned him the name " Rattler ". At the foundation of the Pinscher - Schnauzer Club in 1895 he was listed as a rough haired Pinscher. His hair is wiry, harsh and dense in the ceiling and medium hard on the legs, beard and eyebrows. There are the color varieties and pure black pepper and salt in all three breeds ( sizes ) and also at the dwarves still beats the color white and black and silver.

Giant

The Giant Schnauzer originally lived as herders and guard dog on the large pastures in the Alps. He also defended carts from potential attackers. They called him for a while " sooty ( black ) Bear Schnauzer ".

Since 1925, he is acknowledged as German police and service dog breed.

Today, the Giant Schnauzer is mainly kept as a service and family dog ​​. He is a very alert, intelligent and sensitive dog that strangers is rather suspicious. In his family, however he is very affectionate and needs attention. Since the giant formerly accompanied carts on their long journeys, he also needs a lot of movement and employment, but at the same time his breaks. In educating only loving consequence will be successful. Particularly unnecessary hardship, but also non-existent consequence are not to be underestimated error.

Giant Schnauzers are very robust and muscular dogs. The size varies from 60 to 70 cm. Giant reach a weight of about 35-50 kg. The hereditary hip dysplasia also occurs when giant As with most large breeds. However, the percentage of affected dogs is relatively small.

The coat in black or pepper - salt is very easy: it is hard and wiry. Regularly the coat needs to be trimmed. Properly cared for, the dog will lose less hair.

In Germany, the Pinscher - Schnauzer Club is the only 1895 eV from the Association for the German Kennel Club ( VDH) recognized breed Breeders' Association, and thus responsible for the standard of the breed.

Schnauzer

The Standard Schnauzer (also simply called Schnauzer Standard Schnauzer or ) is the original type of the breed and has long been popular in Munich, where he accompanied transit cars and lived with the horses in the stable. The Standard Schnauzer is 45 to 50 cm tall and weighs 15 to 18 kg. It is available in the colors black pepper and salt.

Like the Giant Schnauzer needs lots of exercise and the outlet. In addition, he must be mentally required. In his education we often need a lot of patience. Mastered the Schnauzer Once the basic obedience, he is a very good companion dog. He is also well suited for dog sports such as agility.

Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer is bred since 1880. The Miniature Schnauzer is a reduced image of the Schnauzer without the drawback of a dwarfed breeds. According to the breed standard, he is small, strong, stocky rather than slim, rauhaarig and elegant. Another feature is the square building, the height at the withers is approximately equal to the body length. The size is for males and females 30 to 35 cm. The weight of an adult Miniature Schnauzer is between four to eight pounds. Approved colors are pure black with black undercoat, pepper - salt, black and silver and pure white with white undercoat. However, only about 7 percent of the puppies are white.

Schnauzer was used as the Rattler in order to keep stables of rats and mice. This task required that the dogs were brave, agile, nimble and persistent. These features characterize the Miniature Schnauzer. The traits of the Miniature Schnauzer generally correspond to that of the Schnauzer, to be complemented by the typical temperament and behavior of a small dog. Consequently, the Miniature Schnauzer is alert and vigilant. He should be wise and fearless. In dogs he encounters often shows disrespect and is not afraid of confrontation. The Miniature Schnauzer is strangers at first suspicious and cautious. Otherwise, he has a pithy- lively temperament. Miniature Schnauzers need a very early education, as many like to try to impose their head when their position in the family is not clearly defined.

Use

The Giant Schnauzer is used as a service dog in military, customs and police. Even as rescue dogs are used Giant Schnauzer and Standard Schnauzer.

In the private sector the Giant can be used in any sport and is not limited to the use of dog sports. The Schnauzer (Giant, Central and Miniature Schnauzer ) is equally suitable for obedience and agility. Due to its outstanding performance smell he is also successfully performed at track work or Mantrailing.

Besides all these applications it is often kept as a pet. A dog appropriate task or a common exercise are important.