Buyer question
Is a Standard Schnauzer good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Standard Schnauzer 3 out of 5 for beginners (needs consistent training).
Source: the Standard Schnauzer page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Standard Schnauzer in the Animal Library
The detail
The original Schnauzer, bred on German farms to catch rats, guard the yard and ride along with carts to market. Smart, spirited and loyal, the Standard is a medium-sized all-rounder that needs daily exercise, training and grooming.
- Temperament
- Spirited, alert, loyal
- Best fit
- Active owners, watchful homes
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, strong-willed)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 4 out of 5 (Strip or clip, trim beard)
What to weigh
Standards are clever enough to outwit a lax owner and bark at anything unusual. They need daily exercise and mental work, and the wiry coat needs regular grooming.