Dogs are family, and Schnauzers are no exception.
These adorable dogs with close wiry coats and heavy whiskers around the muzzle were originally bred to be ratters, guard dogs and all-purpose dogs on German farms.
Their versatility, protective nature, and love of family make them an excellent companion dog breed.
The schnauzer type consists of three breeds: the giant, standard, and miniature. With all of his innate skills and exceptional good looks, is it any wonder breeders felt one size was not enough?
It’s been often said that dogs are the only creatures on earth that love you more than they love themselves. Well, Schnauzers are no exception!
But sometimes, we take our furry friends and wonderful companions for granted. There are important life lessons that are sometimes easy to forget in our hectic lives, that all Schnauzer owners must never forget.
If we want to pay back the favor and give them the best life possible, these 20 important reminders should serve you well as awesome Schnauzer owners. The last one (#20) brought me to tears…
Check out the 20 Things All Schnauzer Owners Must Never Forget on the next page:
Diane Meecham Viegener
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So very true
Malcolm Leong
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I cried at #1-20
Sue Seddon
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Schnauzers are the best dogs!!!
Goosey Gander
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The only thing that can make me cry is losing my dogs, I won’t watch anything that says I’m going to cry, these are the best dogs in my world. You just gotta love a smart dog!!
Jesus Alejandro Rios
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Hey guys,
My mini schnauzer passed away a couple of months ago.
I still find it very hard to sleep without her. She was with us for a little over a decade and it still hurts not having her around anymore.
I was wondering if anyone around my area (fortworth-Dallas, Texas) are selling or giving away any mini schnauzer puppies?
If so please message me.
GiGi Lanner Falcon Lanier
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There are rescue sites in your area, just don’t get scammed by people saying free just pay shipping, and they have no dogs at all!
Judith Kay O'Malley
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I am so very sorry
Cameron Joseph
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This is so beautiful.
Nathalie Smith
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My puppy Rocket is now my best friend. I really do love my schnauzer ❤
Dave Heinrich Rogers
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Scott Haig Mellors
Marilyn Wilson
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omg bill, same thing happened to me in November.
Lyn Estka
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I am sorry too. I lost my Wally May of 2013, and I still am mourning him 🙁
Little Deb
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I had to put my little girl down after 16 years its really hard
May Mickelow
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How is Alfie today?
Saffron Hughes
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Wow Paul Hughes ❤️❤️
Mike Spurlock
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Linda Radtke r, took me 2 years from Tucker to Sam, I now have another rescue—Tilly
Gloria Jacobs
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I got my schnauzer after my husband passed five years ago and he basically saved my life. He is so loved and cherished there are no words to describe how much I love and need him. My Max is my life.
Suzumiya Carolan Kyaroru
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HOLA INICIE HACE POCO para l@s que le guste las copuchas, espero que les guste mi canal suscribanse …. PRONTO HARÉ EL TAG DE LA MASCOTA. <3 con mi perrita TAMY schnauzer <3
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQfS7qbHCvZXJ-nesDa0Uw
Belinda Ruddle
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Ella Ruddle
Connie Davies
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MaryLou Shaddick – Looks like Sadie
Sugar Tatas
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I LOVE MY SCHNAUZERS SMARTEST DOGS AND MOST LOVING DOGS EVER
Jan-Maree Holleyman
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This is my beloved Millie who was 15 1/2 and passed away 4 weeks ago. You are correct Bill Snyder the pain is indescribable. The house is so lonely and empty now 🙁
Sandra Cesa
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#1….plenty of praises & HUGS!!!
Sonita Matthew
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either, i just gave her a cuddle
Wayne Kollar
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Just lost my best friend 1 week ago so I feel your pain
Bill Snyder
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Wayne I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful dog! I’m sure that your little guy is playing with my Toto somewhere over the rainbow bridge. They ARE family and we get so attached. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Healy
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The pictures in these are just wonderful…..love Schnauzers so much.
Marlene Ruiz
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Christina, you’re a Schnauzer mommy now!!! Welcome to the wonderful world of Schnauzers!!
Marlene Ruiz
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Yes!!!
Angelique Ludeke
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Sonja Cillie Ann Ludeke nr 20 is so hartseer vir my… dit wys n mens net hoe ons hulle oppas en lief he❤❤
Chris Law Kinney
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We are so sorry for your loss, our first schnauzer was 16 when he passed and then we adopted a rescue who was five and he turned 12 this year.
Chris Law Kinney
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Shelly and Wayne we are sorry for your loss also, so so hard.
Alexander Brezzani
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Looking for adoption at this point of my life. Love to give opportunity to those with out homes. Love schnauzer incredible dogs.
Csaba Toth
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I am very sorry, a basket of cuteness for you
David Lopez Ontiveros
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This is my beautiful girl, I love ❤️
Rosanne Fehr
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I was reading these out loud to my husband and when I got to #20, I couldn’t even read it! I dread the day….
JC Vandiver
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#20 is hard, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way with my last schnauzer, Graycie. My husband couldn’t do it but I couldn’t imagine not being there to hold her paw.
Sylvia Buxcey
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Glad I read that before I put my makeup on for work ❤️ love my fur babies more than I can ever explain or want to have to.
Joanne Halstead
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yes 20 was hard to read, i agree with JC below i wouldnt have it any other way
Doroteja Kocbek
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David❤️
Fabio Arenas
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Guillermo Arenas Diana Barragán Bradford
Guillermo Arenas
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Jajaja que lindo
Diana Barragán Bradford
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❤️
Wanda Weber
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Even knowing that it is the right thing doesn’t make it any easier or hurt less. Hang in there and relish all the great memories of you boy.
Sharon Harmon
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Haley Harmon Josh Harmon
Jodie McConnell Murrill
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I am sooo sorry for all of the pain you guys are experiencing. That is the ONE bad thing about being a pet parent – they just don’t last as long as we need them to. 🙁
Maria Kotze
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Bill Snyder I am with you in my thoughts. So, so hard !!
Franziska Appel
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I have not yet lost a furry baby,but I know it will not be easy in anyway they will go.I said here a while ago I will die with my baby,not sure how I will handle it.Sorry for your loss!
Lisa Petet
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Just lost our Squirt last Thursday to cancer. #20 has me crying all over again. I was laying with her on my chest when she breathed her last breath, I was glad she was able to go on her own at home. My heart still aches. We have had 3 others that we had to put down, aged 14 and 15. Squirt was only 8…gone too soon…
John Krebs
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Larry and I are on our 4th miniature schnauzer after 23 years together. Never will forget when this 6’5″ man got down on the floor with our first Heidi in 1997. Our original Hiede was 8 weeks old, her biological sister Gretel came 2 years later, then Hansel ( a rescue 5 years old), now we have Hiede2, another rescue we got from a divorce who was 6 years old. When we had to put down our original Hiede the vet came to our home…Heide was 3 weeks shy of 14. I cried more for her in 3 days, than I even cried for own mother’s passing. Gretel was 5 months later from kidney challenges she had turned 12 and Hansel we had for over 5 years was 10. I’ve never had kids, but they are my furry kids. Larry and his wife back then had 3 mini schnauzers. Hopefully our Hiede2 will be around another 5-6 years. They really make a house a home. They continue to show and teach me what unconditional love really is.