Standard Schnauzer Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Standard Schnauzer Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Standard Schnauzer Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Standard Schnauzer.

Standard Schnauzer Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 18-20 inches / Female 17-19 inches

Weight: Male 30-45 pounds / Female 30-40 pounds

Size of Dog: The Standard Schnauzer is a medium sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: The Standard Schnauzer belongs to the working group of dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Standard Schnauzer originates from Germany

Exercise Needs: The Standard Schnauzer requires moderate, daily exercise

Coat Type: The Standard Schnauzer has a wiry, harsh coat (black, or salt and pepper colored)

Shedding hairs: The Standard Schnauzer is a low shedder

Grooming needs: The Standard Schnauzer requires moderate grooming

Training a Standard Schnauzer (Trainability): The Standard Schnauzer is trainable with patience

Other Names of Standard Schnauzer: Mittelschnauzer

Standard Schnauzer Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 13-15 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average Standard Schnauzer litter size is around 4-8 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Fun-Loving, Bright, Playful, Friendly, Affectionate and Protective

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Standard Schnauzer puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Standard Schnauzer dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Standard Schnauzer Puppies and Dogs

Standard Schnauzer puppies and dogs are bright, pleasant and fun. This breed is spirited and  have playful and fun-loving personalities. The Standard Schnauzer can be a little strong minded so owners should begin obedience training from a young age. Dogs and puppies belonging to this breed are eager and have enthusiastic temperaments, they are also very affectionate and tend to show their owners a lot of devotion and love. This breed has a very protective personality and wants to protect and guard its family. The Standard Schnauzer's sociable, loving and affectionate personality makes it an ideal family pet if it is provided with suitable obedience training and an owner who will treat it in a firm but gentle way, and provide it with consistent training. This breed is athletic and energetic so regular daily exercise should form part of its normal routine.

Choosing Standard Schnauzer Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Standard Schnauzer puppies grow into medium sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Standard Schnauzer puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. The Standard Schnauzer is generally a very healthy breed of dog and it not often affected by major health diseases, illnesses or conditions. Owners will need to spend time looking after their puppy or dog's coat as the undercoat tends to tangle very easily, therefore, it should be brushed on a daily basis to ensure that the coat is maintained suitably. This breed's coat should be stripped at least twice per year, this is a process where the loose or dead hairs are plucked away. Owners can learn how to do this themselves but they should seek instruction from a professional groomer.

Standard Schnauzer Puppies and Dogs