Breed Description

The Schnauzers as a breed are fearless and protective breed, they make great watch and guard dogs and are lively, affectionate and high spirited, with the personality to match a Terrier. Schnauzers require human companionship and are great travel companions. They are very clever and playful, however, they can also be demanding at times. Schnauzers have a great learning capacity and although sometimes need a firm training hand, they tend to pick up things quickly and enjoy the process. They should be socialised well as pups to prevent over-protectiveness later in their adult lifes. They have a great deal of energy and require regular exercise in order to burn this off, failure to do so will result in them becoming restless and at times destructive. Schnauzers require an owner who is not afraid to say no to their dog and show them they are boss. Schnauzers are not suited to very young children, however, with older considerate children they get along perfectly well.