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The Miniature Schnauzer At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Germany
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs
Height Range
12 - 14 in
Weight Range
13 - 15 lbs
Colors
Black, salt/pepper, or black/silver
Trainability
Good with a consistent trainer who can keep it interesting
With Children
Very good
With Animals
Good with other pets
Climate
Tolerates cold fairly well
Indoor/Outdoor
Either; if indoors, needs plenty of exercise
Exercise Reqd
High; needs to play
Grooming Reqd
Daily brushing, occasional professional clipping, regular trimming on face. Beard needs to be kept clean after eating.
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They are great with children- even my very dominant male lets himself be handled like a doll by my daughter. His only flaw is that he is a Barker! No schooling, collar or therapy has helped. We still love him though!
- Posted by Melanie Gouveia from Laval, Quebec, Canada
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Miniature Schnauzer Information
Miniature Schnauzer Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Miniature Schnauzer breeders:
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Myotonia Congenita (genetic test)
Patellar Luxation Test - OFA
Miniature Schnauzer Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Miniature Schnauzer:
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Canine Allergies
Canine Hyperlipidemia
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Cataract
Cryptorchidism
Cystitis and cystic calculi
Distichiasis
Entropion
Esophageal Achalasia
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE)
Hepatic Lipidosis
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Pseudohermaphrodism
Pulmonic Stenosis
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
Subcorneal pustular dermatosis
Thrombocytopenia
von Willebrands Disease
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