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1. General Description of the Standard Schnauzer

   The Standard Schnauzer is a robust and heavy set dog of square proportion. The head is long and rectangular, and narrows very slightly at the nose and ears, which are small, v-shaped and high set, either cropped or uncropped. Dark brown, oval eyes are set forward. The top of the muzzle runs parallel to the topkull, separated by a slight stop. The face is characterized by abundant moustache and beard, as well as eyebrows that frame and accentuate the eyes. The body is strong, compact and efficient, allowing for both power and agility. The tail is set high, carried erect and docked short. The Schnauzer’s soft undercoat is covered by a very thick, hard and wiry topcoat. Coloring is salt and pepper or solid black.

2. Standard Schnauzer Temperament

   The Standard Schnauzer is a bold, brave and devoted companion, well suited to guardian or general farm work. This breed is not particularly friendly toward strangers, other dogs or small pets such as rodents, and may become aggressive if it feels threatened. Make sure to socialize your Schnauzer properly during puppyhood by introducing him to as many people and animals as you can; this will help to curb potentially deleterious behavior during adulthood. The Standard Schnauzer is friendly toward cats and children. Do not be misguided by the Standard Schnauzer’s protective nature and working heritage – most owners of this breed describe their dogs as “clownish,” with an excellent sense of humor.

3. Caring for a Standard Schnauzer

   The Standard Schnauzer is a tough dog with an abundant love for the great outdoors. Daily outings to the park are encouraged, as are long walks and vigorous games. The Standard Schnauzer is capable of living outside, but this is not recommended because it will make proper socialization more difficult and time consuming. This breed can be headstrong at times, but do not let this cause you to neglect your obedience training responsibilities. The dog’s coat should be brushed twice a week, and requires clipping (for pets) or stripping (for show dogs) every four months. The Standard Schnauzer carries no prevalent and life threatening hereditary illnesses, though some dogs are known to develop canine hip dysplasia and follicular dermatitis.

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