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Did You Know?

D Dog Fan | March 19th, 2008

- The Miniature Schnauzer does not shed its coat and is hypoallergenic; therefore ideal for allergy sufferers. They do require regular grooming, however.

- Miniature Schnauzers, unlike other terrier breeds, do not like to dig.

- Mini Schnauzers are very intelligent and are great with children and the elderly. They are easily trainable.

- The breed is generally docile but has a great natural protective instinct. They make very good watchdogs.

- Miniature Schnauzers do not tend to wander from their home.

The nose knows best….or is it the muzzle?

D Dog Fan | January 17th, 2008

Do you know where the name Schnauzer originates from? Well the Schnauzer being a German breed has a German name. The word Schnauze refers to the word muzzle…and so a Schauzer means: ” Muzzled”…and a mini? Well… the mini muzzled-one. Kinda cute, isn’t it?