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A dog starv'd at his
master's
gate
Predicts the ruin of the state.
- William Blake
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Gambles
Buddy Longhurst
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Gambles Tough Little Cookie
"Cookie"
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The Miniature Schnauzer
hails from Germany where he is known as the Zwergschnauzer.
He was created by crossing the
Standard Schnauzer with smaller breeds such as the Affenpinscher and
Miniature Pinscher.
Originally used for herding, protecting the flocks,
and as a watchdog and barnyard ratter, the Miniature Schnauzer soon became
a treasured family pet.
The Schnauzers may take their name from the German word "schnauze"
which means "snout" or from the word "schnauzbart" meaning "an
obvious mustache".
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the shoulder) makes him at home in almost any environment from urban
apartment to rural farm. His coat is harsh and wiry and can be solid
black, black and silver, or salt and pepper. Daily brushing is required to
keep the coat mat-free. This dog can be a wonderful companion for allergy
sufferers as he is naturally clean and his coat does not shed.
The Miniature Schnauzer's engaging personality and devotion to his family make
him an excellent family pet and children's playmate. He is energetic,
active, charming, and attractive. He has a naturally eager-to-please personality. The
only one of the three schnauzers who is classified as a terrier, the Miniature Schnauzer is as
spirited and active as any terrier.
He needs long, daily walks and loves to
play off leash. The Miniature Schnauzer is intelligent and easily trained
but requires a confident handler who is fair and consistent. Schnauzers
have minds of their own and need variety in training to keep their
interest.
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Buying a Puppy
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Clubs
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The
Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada |
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CanaDogs.com Breeders
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CKC
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Photos
displayed above courtesy of:
Sandra
Gamble, Gambles Reg'd
Ontario
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Scotia |
Kennel/Website |
Shelagh M. Kelsey
1611 Hwy 2
Milford Station, NS B0N 1Y0
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Bullseye
Perm Reg'd
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Kennel/Website |
Madonna Rideout
50 Rideout's Road
Conception Bay South, NL A1X 7B2
(709) 834-5655
Email: nfpugs4@yahoo.com
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Rescue |
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Miniature
Schnauzer Rescue of
Alberta
Ferne Gudnason
(403) 788-2189
Miniature
Schnauzer Rescue of Ontario
Andrea Walli
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Did you
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Dogs' vocal cords
are quite a bit thicker and less sensitive than ours which means that they
can bark longer than we can before getting a hoarse throat.
Dogs can
only make about 10 sounds.
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