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!
Nicky Nicholls
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So true
Marietta Thomas
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My baby Schumacher
Marinela Mata Colmenares
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Like our Lía….
Sian Parry
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Loving number 8 Zoe Louise Bowen
Zoe Louise Bowen
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So true hehe, trying to get dressed if funny she runs round with my knickers x
Sian Parry
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aw bless her she’s so gorgeous
Debbie Youngs
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Kevin Major
Julie Carmichael
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🙂 xx
Mary Tinto
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Pepper, we love you!
Ronnie Hardie
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got one love another pup
Ray Foyt
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Debbie Voight Palmer
Fiona Lumb
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Sarah x
Frank Thompson
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Luv my Schnauzer!❤️
Mary Dover
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Fits my schnauzer perfectly
Roberta Gates
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Looks like Harley Ann Larsen
Patty Elias
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Love my Bella she’s. 5 yrs
Maureen Beach
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Just love them they are great dogs
Tammy Smoot
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Taylor Smoot
Toni Wong
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All true but love more
Elizabeth Burke
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I just had a litter of 6. Let me know if interested. Akc. Great pups
Bryce Walker
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Simon Thompson
Gilles Lepage Suzy Porlier
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Love Maya she ´s 7years
Karen Branson
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My schnauzer is great and well trained. I did NOT have to accept that he sleeps in my bed or on furniture. I ALLOW him on one piece of furniture.
Karen Branson
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What are the bloodlines? Are both dam and sire champions? Do both parents have their health clearances for the common genetic defects (congenital juvenile cataracts, avian TB, Type A PRA)? What is your health guarantee, 2 years, 5 years? Will your sales contract state the dog must be returned to you if it must be given up – for its entire life? Will you be available for the dog’s entire life to help with training problems, health guestions, grooming advice, etc.? How much are your puppies and at what age can they go home? Will they already be crate trained and well started on socialization?
Cindy Whitmore
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Beautiful girl!! We are rescuing a little guy this week. Soooooo excited
Lyanne Beaman
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Smartest dog ever!
Lyanne Beaman
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Lily always put comfort first.
Cheryl Milner Good
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My baby Remi!
Vaida Wilson Myrick
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Good read Cher Peppers !
Cher Peppers
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My Boddie ❤️
Cher Peppers
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Hahahha ❤️ him
Debbie De
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They truly are smart!!!
Vicki Ward Moore
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Nicole Williams Davis
Linda Jennings Hoffsett
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Schnauzers are wonderful pets!!
Carol Mcpherson
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Nicola McPherson
Carol Mcpherson
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lovely luna
Kay Carmack
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I loved this. It is so true.
Jim Green
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The boss
Justin Cuthill
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Anita Ewa Drajkopyl number 8 relates to you
Ciara Morgan
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Brenda Walsh
Eric Commarato
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Barnard’s favorite place
Thomas Spidey Aiello
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Lisa M Aiello
John Ratajczak
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John Soto, Melissa Caston Soto, just some FYI
Vivian Tong
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Melinda
Darlene Schreiner Walks
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For someone I love!
Linda Kizer-Paquette
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Interesting, but just for the record, STANDARD Schnauzers, the original schnauzer, a breed from hundreds of years ago, and the source of both Giants and Minis, are not terriers. Cute photos, though!
Julie Kennedy
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James O’Brien
Patricia Hajkowski Gray
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Patty Vicich Hake
Helen Halyna
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Olivier
Andrew Cansdell
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Liz Gandy