The breed of Miniature Schnauzer dogs is a miniature, dwarf schnauzer, the smallest species of the Schnauzer breed. German "zwerg" translates as "dwarf", "schnauze" - "muzzle".
The dog Zwergschnauzer was bred in Germany in the late 19th century. For this, small dogs of the Mittelnauser breed, a village dog, were crossed. Then the resulting representative of the new breed was crossed with a poodle, pincher, spitz. The Mini-Schnauzer was used to guard the house, like a shepherd in a herd, for catching rats and other small rodents. In Russia, the breed first appeared in the late 20th century.
Description of the Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small but strong and utterly fearless dog. Its height does not exceed 35 cm, the largest weight is 8 kg. She is very sensitive, intelligent, polite and devoted. Zverg adores children and this is mutual, because a child can be entrusted with caring for a dog - she will not run for a walk and will protect the small owner from trouble.
Miniature Schnauzer has a thick and stiff hair, a small beard on the face and dense eyebrows. Colors of the Zwergschnauzer:
- "Pepper and salt";
- the black;
- black with silver (the most popular);
- white;
- chocolate (recognized only in the Russian Federation).
Dogs of this breed are active, smart, the training of the miniature schnauzer passes without any problems. Tsvergi dislike strangers, although they do not show any aggressive aggression.
But the description of the breed zwergschnauzer does not end on his good morals and mobility. It turns out that this is not just a "sofa" dog. The character of a miniature schnauzer is not as simple as it seems. Very often there are cases when the dog does not want to understand the owner and turns into a beast on a leash. In a small pet lies the nature of the Risenschnauzer - alertness to the stranger, the desire to protect and guard the master from all his canine powers.
The Miniature Schnauzer will not even look at the size of the dog in front of him, if the owner or the Zweig himself is in danger. He instantly rushed into the fray. That the most interesting, most likely, will win, thanks to the mind and ingenuity. Therefore, for training to become successful, the master also needs to be dexterous, strong, a little cunning and, of course, the best.
Care for a Miniature Schnauzer
Wool zwergschnauzer requires special care. Twice a year, during moulting, they are trimming. Ears, neck and other painful places are treated with scissors. The rest of the time you need to comb out the dog. If you regularly carry out this procedure, then there will be practically no hair in the apartment.
To correct nutrition zvergschnautera need to be taught from puppyhood. Do not leave leftovers from the table, food well seasoned with spices. In the diet of the dog, both animal and plant products must be present in a certain ratio. Meat, cottage cheese, cereals, fish, vegetables should replace each other in a bowl and a puppy, and an adult dog. Adult dog
Malnutrition can cause the development of diseases in Zvergschnauzer. These dogs have good immunity, but there are such diseases as thyroid hormone deficiency, allergies, melanoma, lipoma, glaucoma, epilepsy, diabetes, testicular tumor in non-castrated dogs.
The Zwergschnauzer breed suits both novice amateur breeders and experienced professionals. It does not require a large living space, the main thing is that its place is away from the battery and, conversely, from drafts. The dog is friendly, easy to care for. It is interesting to study with her, to perfect his pedagogical abilities, to train not only her, but also herself in dexterity and resourcefulness.