MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES FOR SALE
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The Miniature Schnauzer is a spirited and affectionate companion, renowned for its intelligence and distinctive beard-like appearance. This small yet sturdy breed is adaptable to many lifestyles, thriving equally in city apartments and family homes. A naturally alert nature makes them excellent watchdogs, while their playful personality ensures they quickly become part of the family. Their low-shedding coat adds to their appeal for those seeking a cleaner home environment.
Families searching for a loving, loyal, and trainable pet often find the perfect match through our miniature Schnauzer for sale. Each puppy is raised with care and socialization, helping them grow into confident and well-mannered adults. These puppies are not just adorable but also backed by our commitment to their lifelong well-being. Learn more about our Training Programs that ensure your Miniature Schnauzer continues to thrive in every stage of life.
Happytail Puppies takes pride in offering healthy, happy, and well-adjusted pets. Every Miniature Schnauzer comes with our 10-Year Health Guarantee, reflecting our dedication to quality breeding and responsible care. Choosing this breed means gaining a faithful friend with a personality as bright as their appearance. Let us help you welcome a companion that will bring joy and loyalty for years to come.
Temperament
They make great watch dogs, although their natural friendliness makes them more of a barker than a biter.
This breed is smart and easy to train, and they will love playing with interesting toys. You will certainly want to keep them occupied, as bored Schnauzers will find a way to entertain themselves.
Your Mini Schnauzer wants to be your family’s guardian, so they can often be suspicious of strangers and overly vocal.
Their confidence can sometimes cause them to forget their size and try to scuffle with larger dogs.
Appearance
Their proportionate muzzle has a blunt ending with a bushy mustache and beard, and teeth that meet in a scissor bite.
This breed’s forelegs are parallel and straight with short, round feet. The well-muscled hind legs have slanting thighs set below shoulder-level. They carry their tails high and erect.
Mini Schnauzers sport a double coat with a bristly topcoat and a soft undercoat. They come in many colors:
- Black
- Salt and Pepper
- Chocolate
- White
- Parti (white coat with colored patches)
This breed has a minimal shedding rate and therefore can be a good choice for those with allergies. (But let's be clear: there is no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog.)
Typically they are 12 to 14 inches tall and weigh 12 to 20 pounds.
Exercise
They love walks and jogs and playing with children, and they will love having the run of an enclosed space. Because your Schnauzer has a hunting instinct, keep an eye out for any smaller animals (like cats, squirrels, and rabbits) that might wander into their yard. Most Schnauzers are unable to overcome their instinct to kill small animals. (You will also want to keep them far away from any smaller pets in your house like hamsters or gerbils for the same reason.)
Schnauzers can do well in apartment and urban living as long as regular exercise is prioritized.
We recommend 60 minutes of activity a day and 6 miles of walking a week.
Miniature Schnauzers were originally developed in the 1800s in Germany as a small farm dog with a talent for ratting. They are thought to be the result of crossbreeding smaller Standard Schnauzers with Affenpinschers and Poodles to create a smaller Schnauzer more suited to catching rodents, herding, and guarding property.
The breed is classified as a Terrier in America. A Mini Schnauzer called Dorem Display was the first of its breed to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and in fact, nearly all of the breed in America can trace its lineage back to that winsome pup.
After World War I, the Miniature Schnauzer’s popularity soared, and at one point it was the third most popular breed in the United States. It was brought to the U.S. in 1924 and accepted by the American Kennel Club just two years later.
Major health concerns to be aware of:
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Pancreatitis
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
Minor health concerns to be aware of:
- Bladder Stones
- Cushing's Disease
- Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome
This breed will require brushing two or three times a week to prevent matting. You may also want to get them professionally groomed every eight weeks or so to keep the coat healthy and attractive. They don’t shed heavily, and their undercoat helps to make this breed hypoallergenic. Inspect and clean your pup’s ears while you’re grooming to keep them free of dirt and prevent infection. As with all dogs, your Mini Schnauzer needs their teeth cleaned regularly to prevent dental disease.
