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Reader Stories: Living with a Miniature Schnauzer

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The Miniature Schnauzer is a bold, active little dog with distinctive features and a square, sturdy build. The personality of this breed makes it a feisty guard dog but loyal companion. Here's a profile of the breed that describes common characteristics of Miniature Schnauzers.

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Schultzie - Loving and Smart

A loving clown. We have been taking him to classes for training us and he's a star. He's also a little imp. As I was speaking with my husband he walked into my bathroom, picked up one of my sandles a…More

"Her Highness" Miss Heidi Alexandra

Heidi seems always happy and very loyal. I am retired so she is with me practically all the time. When I do leave her for a few hours at the time, she sits by the door and is ectatic when I come in. …More

Jacque, Loyal and Heartwarming

My dog is a funny but protective dog. Jacque does like to bark alot when friends come over; not out of agression but out of complete excitment that someone has come to see him. After some research an…More

Rocky McGuire

Rocky was house-trained when he came to live with us. He is very high-strung and isn't particularly good with kids. We suspect his first family had a child who may have mistreated him. Aside from his…More

I Love My Schnauzer Lily!

Lily is a lively wee pup and is funny to have around. When she stands on her hind legs she resembles meerkat, so yes, she's cute! She was easy to housebreak and knows many tricks. Lily doesn't have a…More

Maxwell's Earl of Henry

Earl is full of life, playful, and loving and a big momma's boy! As soon we got home and he meet Elke (my 4-year old Std Schnauzer) and the battle was on. He earned his name the honest way - after ou…More

Belle & Ruby

My little angels. They make me happy when I'm sad, and they love to snuggle! My dogs are great little watchdogs, and they are very protective. I make their food for them, and they love it. I take the…More

Pepper - Feisty but Lovable

Pepper is a terrific dog, and is truly a part of our family. Perfect health until age 9 1/2... then bladder stones, two surgeries for these. Just as soon as these were under control, he developed dia…More

Mitzi, Our Miniature Schnauzer

My little constant friend always happy to join in any activity. She is always game to go anywhere, doesn't matter if its just a drive to the shops, just as long as she is with me. She's a true optimi…More

Our Miniature Schnauzer, Charlie

Quite vocal, he likes to talk to everyone and everything he thinks is outside, he has a stay away voice for the nasties outside, but then he has a talking voice for the nice things. When grandma come…More

Barney, The Miniature Schnauzer

Barney had a habit of peeing and pooping in the house when he first arrived although he had a doggy door in his other house. I worked with him on that, no scolding, just showing him he was better off…More

Our Miniature Schnauzer Thinks She Is A Herding Dog

Extremely loyal, she was easy to train. She has used a dog door since she could reach the one that was already in the house. She thinks she's a herding dog, we live on acreage and she has herded shee…More

Sir Dougle McDuff

An outgoing and friendly dog that knows no enemy, be it human or animal. I know he will protect me to his death but I have never put him in that position. He kept the people in my apartment complex h…More

Our Miniature Schnauzers Are Friends And Companions

Lovable, protective, obedient and beautiful. They are fun and funny, playful, very observant, and they do know their schedules. They each have their own personality, likes and dislikes and we love th…More

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