Standard Schnauzer Puppies

Schnauzers are intelligent and crafty and will often learn an exercise with just a few repetitions. They can, at times, be territorial and stubborn. They love going on adventures with their owners and carry a great affection for them.

Standard Schnauzers are generally healthy dogs but can be susceptible to cardiomyopathy. Make sure to buy your Standard Schnauzer from a reputable breeder who screens their Schnauzers for cardiomyopathy.

Standard Schnauzers are an energetic breed that insists on being involved in family activities and going on long hikes. They enjoy exercises like fetch or frisbee and should be walked multiple times per day.

The Standard Schnauzer is high-maintenance when it comes to grooming. It's better for this breed's coat to be hand-stripped instead of trimmed, as trimming the Schnauzer's coat takes away its water and dirt-proof characteristics and can increase shedding. Between hang-stripping your Schnauzer's coat you should brush this breed once a week.

Standard Schnauzers shed very lightly throughout the year and are considered to be a hypoallergenic breed. This breed is a good fit for people with allergies.

The Schnauzer's defining characteristic is its long-haired snout and eyebrows. The rest of their coat is stiff and wiry and is typically salt-and-pepper with some fully black. Their coat will perpetually grow and requires frequent grooming.

The Standard Schnauzer is the first of the Schnauzers to exist. These dogs were created in Germany to serve as all-purpose farm dogs. These adaptable dogs worked as herding dogs, livestock guardians, ratters, and hunting dogs. The Standard Schnauzer became an accomplished show dog during the late 19th century in Europe and appeared in the US in the early 1900s. During the 1920s, the Schnauzer caught on with dog lovers in the US and continues to be a beloved breed today.