Generally Schnauzers have a pleasant, playful, spunky temperament that fits well into a lot of homes.
They love their walks and need a decent amount of exercise, but mostly they just want to participate fully in the family. They make alert watchdogs and may welcome strangers with enthusiasm or be a bit standoffish, even suspicious, if not well socialized.
Although Schnauzers often display obstinate resistance to walking on the leash, they respond well to obedience training. Many of them win top awards in advanced obedience.
Schnauzers are adaptable, makes an excellent traveling companion, and even if slightly spoiled, doesn't take as much advantage of it as many other terriers. They can be barky, though.
If you are considering to own a schnauzer, or you’ve just become a new schnauzer owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.
Check out the twelve realities new schnauzer owners must accept on the next page! …and if you already are a schnauzer owner, see if you can relate!
Marlene Ahern
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#13…They are the boss…lol
Marlene Ahern
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The boss/queen of the house….
Kellie Fusco
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Peety Peterson
Krista Harada Brunelle
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Jeremy Brunelle
Ilene Resnick
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I don’t even have to read this list because I’ve been blessed to have lived with schnauzer’s for many years. They are wonderful but very self assured and they know they’re much smarter than any human they live with!
Anna Balcerak
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100% true
Robert Marylin Spain
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I have one, would love more more more !!!!!
Lois Clifford
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Do you still have a schnauzer, Lynda?
Megan Conway
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Lorraine Jones x
Lesley Lyon
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Samantha Lyon Louise Lyon Dale Lyon Wendy McKay Megan McKay
Lynda Park-Wilson
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Yes we got her last year. We had a schnoodle before her for 14 years and were heartbroken when she died. We decided on a schnauzer this time because our daughter had one and we all loved her dearly.
Our Corrie is quite a character. She has a lot of energy which keeps us hopping! She is a smart dog and can be stubborn as schnauzers are but we are very happy with her.
Roger Wall
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I just lost this little girl last week RIP Belle. She was 14, I couldn’t have asked for a better companion.
Lorraine Jones
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Great Wee article Megan, thanks ❤️
Jackie Dillard
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Soooo true !
Michele Ross Harbaugh
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Debbie Thomas
Kathy Meador Wells
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Melissa Meador Foraker
Julie Nelson Tomlinson
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Sandy Wright
John Michael Thomas
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Yep, and then some. I enjoy them all.
Dale Lyon
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Laura Marshall Graham Mckendrick Jenny Taylor
Bill Snyder
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what a beautiful dog. I’m so sorry for your loss. My baby is 15 and slowing down. I’m just enjoying each day I have with him
Jane Rose
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Got it right! We’ve been owned by little schnauzers for over 50 yrs. Gypsy is the 3rd. one to live on the rd. with us as full time RVers, and the 2nd. I’ve gotten certified as a therapy dog. They are great!!!!!
Roger Wall
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Thank you! Enjoy each day with him. They truly represent what unconditional love is all about. He’s a beautiful dog.
Alex Elliott
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Ben Elliott hehe
Andrea Jessep
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Kylie ONeill
Ben Elliott
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All of these…. So true!
Julie King
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All of the above.
Jennie Lill
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Laura Jane
Jason Lill
Karen Sikora
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Still miss my cookie. She was our faithful companion for 13 years.
Debbie Brewster Atchley
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these are ALL so very true; laughed at #8
João Bellotti
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Lia Campos Bellotti Lylia Diógenes
Lylia Diógenes
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dorito lindo!
Lylia Diógenes
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mais bonito que o Dorito não tem.
João Bellotti
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É verdade, esse aí ganhou!!!
Michelle Apreza
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Definitely 2, 7, 8 and 10
Jack Doyle
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Wonderful doggies. We love our 3 year old Maizy so much. Xx
Victoria Edith Cavanah
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Your Piper looks a lot like our little puppy Freya 🙂
Victoria Edith Cavanah
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From the bank anyway 😉
Victoria Edith Cavanah
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I had forgotten how much terrier puppies chew! Our new girl Freya is reminding me!
Sebastian Anthony Velasquez
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I know baby. Soon…
Juli Chaney
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Gorgeous pup!
Kirsty Valentine
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Karen Cain
Mike N Lynna Klier
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Love our 1 year olds. Turbo and Schatzie.
Mike N Lynna Klier
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So great….
Emma Smith
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Paul Lavery
Patricia Lynn Nelson
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Yes and people always compliment her on how pretty her markings are…as I am sure Freya will receive as well.
Renee Parker
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Love my baby girl
Dot Craig
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Jessica Craig how true is this !!!
Rachel Shepherd
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Susan McGuire
Kerri Stothers
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Nicola Livingstone
Marlene Ahern
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Us too….