Schnauzer Thoughts
Here is where we like to express our selves and share our numerous experiences with our dogs. Read and enjoy.
We would also love to hear from you with your experiences. Who knows, maybe we will post it here to share with folks that stop by.
Notes From Friends
Here are some pictures of some of our past puppies, sent to us by thier owners.
This is our little Teacup that just went to her new home in Louisiana and is happy and doing well with her new family. her name is Portia.
Here is one of our little girls from Oak Lawn,IL She is very happy with her new owner and play mate a little girl we sold two years ago, and a sister, Dusty and Lexi.
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This is Calies puppy Duke with his forever companion Elijah.He is very happy in his new home in Jamaca, NY.
These 2 girls live in Minnesota.
This little girl lives in LeClaire Iowa
This is one of our retired females, Annie and one of Sassy's little male puppys.His name is Hugo. They both live live in Arizona now with their new family.
This is a short note and some pictures of one of our puppies in
Oak Lawn,IL
I've attached 9 pictures of Lexi
for you to enjoy. The first few are still from over summer and then the
rest are current pictures of her 7 months old, 9 pounds. Her and our other
4 year old schnauzer, Harlee, are the best of friends and never leave
each others sides. It's so cute to watch. Lexi is such a wonderful dog,
I couldn't be more blessed to have found the perfect dog. She's energetic
and loving and a great addition to the family.
I wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas. Good luck with the
new breed!
Kim
Vern & Peggy,
Just wanted to let you know that the "last puppy picked" is just a wonderful dog. He is adapting well to his new surroundings. His only inside accident was my fault !! I just gotta be more alert and be in puppy mode!! Mike and I don't think that he was unwanted we just think you were saving the best for last!!! We can tell he is very socialized and are very pleased with him. We have called him Cooper. Thank you so much for "saving" him for us! Our other schnauzer is beginning to enjoy him also, they ran "hot laps" through the house the other day!!!
Thanks again--Mike and Debie
Here is a picture of Cooper and our other schnauzer Measha. They just finished their morning wrestling match and run through the house so they are both resting!!! He is alot of fun and I am glad that he chose us. Thanks again for the wonderful puppy!
Guard dog
Most home safety experts agree that a small noisy dog will deter more house burglars than a big mean looking dog that usually is a teddy bear at heart. Burglars do not like anything that will draw attention so they will go to another house that is more quiet.
I have driven truck for many years and having my truck broke into was all too common. I found a salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer puppy that I fell in love with and she became my traveling companion. Her job is to bark and raise cane whenever anyone comes around my truck. She is the perfect example of an over achiever. Due to her dedication to her job I have not had a break-in in over 11 years. Arthritis is slowing her down some but she still enjoys her job very much. She is always glad to get home after being on the road for about four weeks, but after a day or two at home she would be ready to go again. Every time I go out the door she is afraid I am going to leave without her. I usually stay out for 4 weeks and take a week at home. She was 3 months old when she started riding with me and that is where she is the happiest.
Miniature Schnauzers make a wonderful travel dog. As long as they are combed out at least once a week there is no shedding. If there is anything unusual going on around their vehicle they will let you know. They are small enough they can move around in the vehicle without causing a safety hazard. They are easily toilet trained and easily trained to stay out of the driver area and not get under the drivers feet.
As you can
tell I am a miniature Schnauzer fan. They are so intelligent, after they
are around you for a while it seems they can read your mind and know what
you want them to do without you even giving a command. However they do
have a mind of their own and it is better to make them want to do something
rather than forcing them to do it. I really believe that once you have
a Miniature Schnauzer you are hooked for the rest of your life.
I sincerely hope all of you have the opportunity to learn to know one.
Vern Miller
P.S When people make fun of my little but noisy guard dog I tell them that she doesn't eat much but stay clear because she does eat !
Men Beware of Toy Schnausers!
This young man was not in favor of getting a toy Schnauser because they already had a beagle. Well he begrudgingly
gave in to the wishes of his wife and step daughter and you can see how this turned out, so beware!!
Two are Better than One
We bought Amos for my 7 year-old daughter and myself as a gift last Valentine's Day. We already owned a larger-sized beagle named Jack. Jack is a very loving, typical beagle. We were not afraid to introduce him to another male dog. Like we had thought, Jack was very patient with Amos' domineering attitude. It didn't take long for Amos to fit right into our little family. Soon enough, Jack and Amos were happy brothers. Amos loves for our beagle, Jack, to chase him all day long. Our beagle and toy schnauzer are only a few months apart in age. The two breeds have become great friends to our daughter, and wonderful watch dogs for our home. The toy schnauzer was a wonderful addition to our family, and a great companion for our first dog, Jack.
I highly recommend at least two dogs for a dog-loving family. When we're away we know that they keep each other happy and safe.
Contributed by Allicia and Lilly
About Dogs
If
there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
- Will Rogers
The
average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
- Andy Rooney
If
you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you;
that is the
principal difference between a dog and a man.
- Mark Twain
There
is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
- Ben Williams
Don’t
accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are
wonderful.
- Ann Landers
Anybody
who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
- Franklin P. Jones
My
dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3 a can.
That’s almost $21 in dog money.
- Joe Weinstein
If
your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise.
- Unknown
Dogs
love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are
incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate.
- Sigmund Freud
The
reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his
tongue.
- Anonymous
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
- Robert A. Heinlein
- WHAT IS A PETITE SCHNAUZER ?
- There is no set standard for any Schnauzer smaller than a Miniature Schnauzer. Therefore the size standard for the toy and teacup is pretty much up to each breeder. The lower end for the minnie is 12 pounds. and most of todays breeders of toy schnauzers agree that the upper standard for the toy is 10 pounds. This leaves a 2 pound gap between the toy and the miniature. I believe that this size should be identified as a Petite. No one can garantee that a puppy will mature at an exact size. However with experience and comparing current puppies to previous litters it is possible to get very close. Here is a break down that I go by.
- 10 to 12 pounds= Petite Schnauzer.
- 6 to 10 pounds = Toy Schnauzer.
- Under 6 Pounds is a Teacup Schnauzer.
WHAT IS A PARTI MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
The parti has to do with the color only. The AKC STANDARD for miniature schnauzer colors are --BLACK--SALT and PEPPER-- BLACK and SILVER.
This does not mean that a schnauzer with other color combinations is not a purebred miniature schnauzer. Over a hundred years ago the standard schnauzer was the only size in the breed. The demand grew for a dog with the same personality characteristics but small enough in size to be a house dog and family pet. To attain this size it is believed that the standard schnauzer was crossed with a small Affenpinscher or small Poodle. The Parti colored Schnauzer can be traced back to this time period in Germany. The Parti Miniature Schnauzer coat has a white back ground with splotches of black, or brown, or chocolate some are tricolor and have spots on their skin. The colored portion does not have to follow a definite pattern and is very beautiful.
DOES THE AKC RECOGNISE THE PARTI COLORED MINIATURE SCHNAUZER?
YES. Along with the papper work sent to the AKC you must include a face forward photo and a side veiw photo. They can participate in all programs offered by the AKC except the show ring. For more information go to http:/www.AKC.org
