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!
Pat Pursell
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Gregg Herriford, here’s dog # 3 (and 4 and 5….)
Gregg Herriford
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So very true and where can I get them.
Brian Kollmann
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Chelsea….
Susan McGuire
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Just the best dogs ever
Lee Stephens
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Gus Grant
Sharon Mangels Meltzer
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Be prepared to have your schnauzer run the household! They are bossy little pups and we obey ours pretty well!
Joyce Manz
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True! Expect my 2 WILL take advantage
Brian Kollmann
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Chelsea….
Marlene Patterson
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Now there’s my doggie!!!!!
Izzie Woolums
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Krystle Mae Woolums. Our little Bella
Claire Louise Dunn
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Love my mini schnauzers
Clayton Mutton
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They just keep getting better !
Joe Nelson
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yes they are.
Celeste Delregno
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Love this breed, schnoodles
Derrick Acllahan
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Loretta Callahan
Loretta Callahan
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well Derrick I do love my snozzers like my Tilly girl
Loretta Callahan
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schanzzer
Kate Venters
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Grant Wilson
Lisa Van der Velde
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spot on Debs he is the boss!! xx
Nydia Lopez
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Juan Luis Hernandez
Idali Montelongo
Lois Shireman Dryfuse
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Oh my goodness, what a beautiful picture. Someday I will have a miniture schnauzer. Can’t do it now cuz I have a wire hair fox terrier.
Jackie Luby
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Beautiful schnauzers
Phyllis Chambers Baimbridge
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Oh I need one more
Claire van Duin
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Patrick Van der Meijde
Thomas Weier
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Great dogs. I have my third
Lynne Poole
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I wouldn’t be without mine
Kurt Gratz
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I miss mine!
Stan Boyle
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100% correct. I have two. One a miniature and a standard Schnauzer.
Celie Shaffer
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Your standard looks just like mine.
Juan Luis Hernandez
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I’ve learned most of these already
Stan Boyle
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Celie. they are all so beautiful. Those little scamps!
Stan Boyle
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There’s another photo of my two boys.
Pam Arkless
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Twelve realities correct you just described my Bonzo
Janette Clark
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Jennalee Clark. So so true!
Paulette Hospenthal
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So cute!
Kathy Gubka
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Wouldn’t have any other furbaby! I’m on my 4th. All 12 points are soooooo correct! Gotta love the schnauzers! I love mine!
Bonnie Bennett Hobbs
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We’ve had two Schnauzers and I love these little guys!
Carol Hornung
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Mine too
James Gilpin
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☺ Jimmy . there the best ☺
Aileen Fischer
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Luke Fischer
Chris Bright
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Mine watch tv so any show that has an animal is off limits.
Janis Quinn
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TDawg
Pam Rossman
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Love my schnauzer ❤️❤️
Janice Hudson
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Adorable!
Shelley Sharp
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Duane Sharp, April Sugarface Sharp
Patti Sarver Foutch
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I am definitely a Schnauzer lover! They are the most wonderful dog!
Gerard Kuhn
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Teresa Kuhn
Gerard Kuhn
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Teresa Kuhn
Patti Moffitt
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had a white schnauzer who was 18 yrs. old, lost her several yrs. ago, miss her terribly,
Zoe Louise Bowen
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Chris Davies