
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:
Cheryl Cavanaugh
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CORY, PATRICK, AND ERICK.
Carolyn Berkebile
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Charky, Smokey, Sammy, Stormy, we miss you R.I.P.
Reggie & Rilee, I will be with you till the end. ❤️ our fur babies.
Ricky Riche
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BreAnna Snider
Stephen McDermott
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David Leonard
Elaine Gabagat
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Garret Ambrosio
Sari Ferdinand-Merritt
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The last one is so true. I’ve needed to be with mine until the last breath too. I always think of that last ride as i take my new puppy to the vet. 🙁 Love my babies.
Denene Smith
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I love my babies!!!
Amy McDaniel Royer
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Carrie Jo McDaniel-Menteer
Barbara McMurray Elliott
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Mary I am going to share this with my sister in law he has a schnauzer that looks just exactly like the one in the article. 🙂
Robin Saunders
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Peter Martin
Ronnie Hedges
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Hirmelda Hedges
Hirmelda Hedges
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Ilda Baker
Rejeania Erwin Estes
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I’m not going to even attempt to read this!
Vanessa Baker
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Ilda Baker look momma
Patricia Stowers
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This was a lovely article about “nubs”. I saw a gorgeous solid white one at Lowe’s recently in a shopping cart with his daddy. He was so beautiful! xoxo
Giselle Torres Robles
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Bill Snyder
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Had to say goodbye to my best friend of 15 yrs yesterday. The pain is indescribable. They bring us so much joy but my baby boy Toto’s body was shutting down and we couldn’t allow him to suffer any longer.
Terry Montavon
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I’m so sorry I know how hard it is
Shelley Fischer
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i had to put MY girl to sleep yesterday too… iKNOW just how you are feeling Bill Snyder. 🙁
Bill Snyder
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I’m so sorry Shelley. What a beautiful girl, it truly hurts losing our fur babies. She looks a lot like my Toto. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Staci Kuhr Kendrick
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I’m so very sad and sorry for you loss. I know you pain as many others do as well. We only got to have our Harley for 7.5 yrs and had to let him go due to liver cancer. I wished I could of had him for 15 yrs. :'( My heart aches for you. Sending love and healing prayers <3
Dawn Mathews Lancaster
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Terry Mathews
Celia Tezak Jacobson
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We lost our 16 year old in Feb, it is so painful
Bill Snyder
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Thank you Staci and I’m sorry you only had 7.5 yrs from Harley. Our time with them is so precious. Hoping Toto found Harley at the rainbow bridge, running and playing like puppies, pain free!
Linda Radtke
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<3 A love unlike any other....prayers for anyone losing their best friend. A pain unlike any other.....they teach us so much about loving...<3
Bill Snyder
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Linda Radtke you are 110% correct! Toto is constantly on my mind. I miss him so much!
Linda Radtke
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I hope you don’t think I’m stalking you, Bill. This came through my news feed. I lost my Milo in September of 2012. My heart broke and I cried and grieved for 2 months before I knew I was ready to adopt again. It takes what it takes. Losing your Toto is a significant loss. I believe grief is a reflection of how much we loved them and they loved us. Toto is definitely with Milo now, youthful, full of vigor, pain free and ready to meet us down the road!
Linda Radtke
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Btw Bill, it wasn’t easy to find this conversation when it came through news feed. It was “Bill replied to a comment” and I had to dig for it. So there probably aren’t a million readers of this conversation. I just wanted to say something because it’s such a tender subject.
Bill Snyder
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Linda Radtke I couldn’t have said it any better. That is the big thing that keeps me going, knowing we will meet again one day. I’m sorry about your loss 4 yrs ago. It’s truly life at its lowest end losing our furry friend. They ARE family!
Linda Radtke
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Bill, I believe it’s a presence, an energy, a bond that defies description. Perhaps best described as a “knowingness” or loving company. They know how much we love them and they take care of us in ways we couldn’t even ask for. They leave this world because they have to, but they live on in our hearts…until we meet again. A love like that never dies, I believe, and we definitely carry their spirit with us here on this earthly plane….
Mario Mr. Schnauzer
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aww
Adrienne Miller
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Ayrton Paris this will hit you right in the feels
Ryan Myers
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Im a big guy but and i dread the day when I have to go through #20. I love my baby and would be an absolute mess when that day comes.
Kiran Hothi
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Kani Hothi read this 🙂
Dana Garcia
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Alejandro Garcia
Simon Bimson
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Kate Bimson
Rhonda Taylor Liberson
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Gary Liberson Sarah Fulcher Jordan Soares
Harry Griffin
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Best Yet !
Maghan Blanch
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♥️♥️♥️
Sharon Henry
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Holly McClure read this..x
Rosie Guerra Martinez
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# 20 had me in tears
Jamie Adkins
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Ady Hutchins Mascari
Marna Sullivan Clark
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My heart hurts!
Heather Baxter
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Aww another one Elaine Yvonne Carole Annabel Chris
Elaine Ryan
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Oh I read this one earlier Heather! That last one! Choked me up! 🙁 xx
Heather Baxter
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Me too 🙁
Elaine Ryan
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Not something we want to contemplate yet at all 🙁 x
Heather Baxter
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Can’t even think about it Elaine X
Jennifer Russell
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Betsy Mull Giza
Charlene Hall
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How true.