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Title: Thinking about new pup--mini schnauzer
Post by: coltrane on April 08, 2009, 12:24:01 PM

First time owner too.. doing research and kinda like mini schnauzers..  anyone have feedback?

Title: Re: Thinking about new pup--mini schnauzer
Post by: Butterbean on April 08, 2009, 12:32:57 PM

I don't know anything about them other than they are cute!

Title: Re: Thinking about new pup--mini schnauzer
Post by: coltrane on April 08, 2009, 12:39:52 PM

Totally are!  And unique and i guess smart..

Title: Re: Thinking about new pup--mini schnauzer
Post by: Princess L on April 09, 2009, 06:24:20 AM

They don't shed  :) but need to be trimmed around the eyes (blunt nose scissors) and around the mouth and maybe a short clipping once or twice a year.  Probably should brush them often to prevent matting.  Otherwise low maintenance.  Haven't seen one in years.  Growing up, a girlfriend had 2. Schatzie and Heidi (how original  :P)  They were gray in color and needed some weight management  :D

Title: Re: Thinking about new pup--mini schnauzer
Post by: webcake on April 09, 2009, 06:27:56 AM

A neighbour of mine had one (giant schnauzer)...........ended up getting it "de-barked"  :-\

Title: Re: Thinking about new pup--mini schnauzer
Post by: coltrane on April 09, 2009, 06:29:47 AM

Quote from: webcke on April 09, 2009, 06:27:56 AM

A neighbour of mine had one (giant schnauzer)...........ended up getting it "de-barked"  :-\

Debarked?  Is that possible?
also, are schnauzers known barkers?

Title: Re: Thinking about new pup--mini schnauzer
Post by: webcake on April 09, 2009, 06:36:34 AM

Quote from: coltrane on April 09, 2009, 06:29:47 AM

Debarked?  Is that possible?
also, are schnauzers known barkers?

Yep.......very controversial procedure. I think it's illegal in most places (i'm in Sydney, Australia).

If i remember correctly, a family friend had one (mini) and it was very "vocal" and a bit snappy (biting)