What is the schnauzer personality like?
Miniature schnauzers are alert and spirited. They are very intelligent, obedient dogs, and extremely loyal and loving to their family. • Do they get along with other pets? Children? As far as other pets it depends. If you have hamsters or birds schnauzers should be introduced to them slowly, if at all. Schnauzers were bred to rid the home of vermin. S,o it is probably not a good idea to have your schnauzer unsupervised around these types of pets. However, schnauzers get along fine with other dogs and even cats. When it comes to children, the schnauzer does well with older children or teenagers. The miniature schnauzer usually does not do well with very young children and may display or demonstrate an instinctual reaction to their high pitched screams and running. However, schnauzers who have been raised among small children from the onset, do well with them. • How much grooming does the miniature schnauzer require? In order to look his best, your schnauzer will need to be groomed every