We're thinking about getting a Schnauzer. I just want to know a little bit more about them. How are they good toward strangers and children? How do they behave? Are they difficult to train?
2007-03-02 06:52:39 · 8 answers · asked by Dimitrius L 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Go to the AKC website: www.akc.org.
Click the link to breeds. Click the links to Schnauzer, and you'll find more information than you'd get here.
2007-03-02 06:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Standard Schnauzer is sociable, highly intelligent and alert. Schnauzers can be comedians, formidable guards, and great family companions. Properly raised and trained, they are reliable companions with children. Schnauzers are a very enthusiastic breed and thrive on interaction with any family activities. Therefore they suit an active family with older children, but can be very gentle with young children if properly trained. If they are not kept involved in family activities, they may invent their own entertainment (which might not be a welcome one!).They are usually not unnecessary barkers but have a deep, intimidating bark which is useful as a watch dog. Schnauzers are noted for guarding the family home and for displaying devotion to their immediate family and their family's circle of friends. Consequently they may take time to warm up to strangers. They learn easily but can also become bored with repetition. They are often determined and may want to do things their own way, thus owners should be firm and consistent. However, schnauzers do not respond well to harsh treatment. Standards have good hunting instincts, and have been used as retrievers both on land and in the water. Standard schnauzers are also excellent herders of sheep and cattle, which reflects their orign as a general-purpose farm dog, and many have achieved AKC herding titles.
2007-03-02 15:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by tumbleweed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really research this, even the breeding can make a huge difference in the dogs personality, etc. You don't say whether you are considering a mini, standard or giant schnauzer, but here are address's for all-
Giant-http://www.schnauzerworld.com/giant/
Standard-http://www.akc.org/breeds/standard_schnauzer/
Mini-http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_schnauzer/index.cfm
2007-03-02 15:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by EileenNellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are one of the smartest breeds out the next to poodles. I own a small pet store and I recommend this breed to anyone with children. also look into schnauzer/poodle mix,really smart!!!
2007-03-02 14:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by hotcapi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are very smart dogs, they are fairly agressive and they are not that good with small children. They don't care much about strangers, they make good watch dogs.
2007-03-02 15:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by mike O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schnauzers notorious snapppers if you have ankle biters ( children ) dont do it
2007-03-02 14:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the American Kennel Club web site. I think it's akc.com or .org.
2007-03-02 14:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a great page with many lists concerning your questions. :)
2007-03-02 15:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋