Buyer question
Is a Miniature Schnauzer good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Miniature Schnauzer 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy if bark is fine).
Source: the Miniature Schnauzer page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Miniature Schnauzer in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in Germany as a small farm ratter, the Miniature Schnauzer is alert, spirited and more biddable than most terriers. It sheds little, adapts to apartments and families, and makes a keen watchdog with a voice to match.
- Temperament
- Alert, spirited, friendly
- Best fit
- Families, apartments
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, fairly biddable)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Walks and play daily)
- Grooming load
- 4 out of 5 (Clip or strip every 6 wks)
What to weigh
Mini Schnauzers bark at everything and need regular professional grooming. They are prone to pancreatitis and high blood fats, so a low-fat diet and no table scraps matter.