Click here to add your own comments. Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. Simply click here to return to Schnauzer FAQ. Apr 26, Rating Female schnauzers beard by: Anonymous My female schnauzers is 2 years 3 months old, but no beard Will she ever grow one?
Note from Linda and Max Some Schnauzers have small beards, Max's beard did not grow until he was two or three years old. The Giant Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer are the result of even further cross-breeding. With all of the cross-breeding designed to create what we know as Schnauzers, the purpose was to end up with a strong, hearty, hard-working dog….
When it comes to their beard specifically, the fact is that what has become a striking Schnauzer show dog feature began as an entirely practical protection against rodent attacks. Because Schnauzers were bred specifically for hunting in the harsh German terrain and farms, their distinctive beards were ultimately used to protect them from the very rodents they were bred to hunt.
No joke. Why Are Schnauzers Ears Cropped? It has long been believed that cropping ears prevents infections, although there is little research to support it. Cropping ears also stems from early farming days when floppy ears may have been damaged due to rodent bites or farm equipment. Ear cropping is currently banned in Scandinavian countries, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Canada.
It is still an acceptable practice in the United States, although there are now restrictions in some states. Please check your own area for any restrictions.
Why Are Schnauzers Tails Docked? Farmers worried that it might become damaged if it was bitten or got caught in farm equipment. And finally, from one pet parent to another, discover my all-time favorite resources designed to cover your every Schnauzer need. A portion of all profit earned on this site is donated to Pet Partners whose mission is to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond.
They train and register pets to become therapy animals, and have local chapters in many states. Brush their teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and bacteria, but daily brushing is even better to prevent gum disease. Not only does trimming the nails keep their paws in good condition, it also protects you and anyone else when they jump up.
They are prone to ear infections, so check ears regularly for any sign of infection which could be redness, sores, or bad odour and gently wash their ear with a cotton wool bud and cleaning solution, but to avoid damaging the ear canal, only clean areas you can see.
Miniature Schnauzers can gain weight easily, and they just love their food so will easily overeat if you offer them scraps or lots of treats. Entropion causes the lower eyelid to fold inward toward the eye. The result is chronic irritation of the surface of the eye. Progressive Retinal Atrophy PRA is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina.
Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind, with the loss of sight during the day occurring as the disease progresses. Urinary Stones are stones that form in the bladder of the dog. Symptoms include straining when urinating, passing blood in urine, urinating more often and the urine can be cloudy or foul-smelling.
Most small bladder stones may pass on their own, however it is still recommended to speak to your vet for guidance. Myotonia Congenita is a hereditary skeletomuscular disorder that is similar to muscular dystrophy.
The disorder causes muscles to contract easily and most sufferers will have prominent muscles in the shoulders and thighs. Schnauzers have amazing hearing and can hear frequencies twice as high as humans. A well known American politician, Bob Dole, held a birthday party for his year old miniature schnauzer with 16 party guest dogs.
Schnauzers were bred in Germany — which is where they get their name from. Schnauze comes from the German word for snout.
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