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Information Before Buying Standard Schnauzer Puppies California

By Betty Stewart


There is a good possibility that you are on this article right now because you are in the market for a new pet or companion. Your colleagues have recommended a schnauzer for you. If you are intent on following their recommendation and thinking of going to the nearest standard schnauzer puppies California breeder, then do read this article first. Finish this article to the end so that you will have a general idea about this breed.

This breed, the standard schnauzer, is the original schnauzer stock and is the origin of two modern breeds today being the mini and giant versions. The breed first came about during the 14th and 15th centuries as a working farm dog in Germany. Its name when translated means snout, and it is probably referring its huge handlebar mustache. Some jokingly say that its features will remind one of Kaiser Wilhelm II.

In terms of pricing, the price for this breed is not unreachable and will cost anywhere from four hundred dollars to one thousand and five hundred dollars per puppy. As a general rule as with any other dog, the females cost more than the males. If you are willing to get older dogs of around two years or more, they generally will be cheaper ranging from seventy five dollars to four hundred dollars.

The schnauzer can also be considered as one of the more intelligent dog breeds in the world today. Currently it ranks number twelve out of one hundred and eighty dog breeds tested for intelligence. It is a joy to train as it learns things very quickly. Should it finally be trained, it may find the rote activities quite boring over time and may look at you incredulously as if you were the one who was stupid.

This dog is no couch potato and will require its fair share of exercise. It goes without saying that it may be needed that you be an active owner as well. It likes to play with people and also with other dogs and will join any activity with enthusiasm. This dog is one which enjoys outdoor activities, particularly long walks and the occasional romp and play.

Upon adulthood, this breed can reach anywhere from thirty five to forty five pounds in weight. On average the lifespan can be anywhere from thirteen to fifteen years. It has quite a robust health throughout its natural life, but do keep a lookout for minor complications to its eyes and hips. Its diet is fairly easy to maintain with any high quality commercial dog food.

This dog breed is a boon to those who are averse to dog hair, as it sheds very little. It is quite unique in the way that it has two coats consisting of an upper one and a lower one. The upper coat is wiry and very resistant to dust and dirt while the lower coat is not but is much smoother. Do not overly trim the upper coat as this will make it lose its dust resistance over time. It is suggested that hair should instead be pulled out carefully by hand. Also you should brush the coat two to three times weekly.

This article has given some general information regarding this breed. As it takes a lot of commitment and responsibility to be a dog owner, always make sure you have the pertinent information needed and researched.




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