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.

The price for this breed is not out of reach for the ordinary dog lover. Puppies can cost anywhere from USD 400 and upwards to USD 1500. In general the females of the breed will cost more than the males. Should you wish to get something much cheaper, you can opt for an older schnauzer. Dogs aged 2 years or more have average prices of around seventy dollars to four hundred dollars each.

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 is a fairly active dog, and cannot be considered as a couch potato. In terms of if you are planning to be a master of this dog, then you have to be quite active as well. It joins with enthusiasm any activity that it will find itself in, whether this activity is with people or with other dogs. As it is a sucker for regular outdoor activities, you should be also likewise.

This dog will live on average from thirteen to fifteen years will reach a weight of anywhere from thirty five to forty five pounds in weight. It can be fed with any nigh nutrition commercial dog food and it is quite robust in terms of health. Later ages may require some attention to the eyes and its hips as these are the areas where some complications can set in.

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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