Attention - Understand that miniature schnauzers are prone to certain health conditions

Understand that miniature schnauzers are prone to certain health conditions such as kidney stones, liver disease, skin disorders, Von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder) and diabetes.

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Attention - Look at a miniature schnauzer's features when choosing yours

Look at a miniature schnauzer's features when choosing yours. The face is long with thick eyebrows, a long beard and a mustache. The expression should be bright with eyes that are dark and oval-shaped. The wiry outer coat is colored either salt and pepper, black and silver, or black.

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Attention - Miniature schnauzers do well living in small apartments

Note that miniature schnauzers do well living in small apartments or homes. They're able to get enough exercise inside and don't require a backyard.

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Attention - Choose a miniature schnauzer if you have children in the house

Choose a miniature schnauzer if you have children in the house. This dog is friendly and playful with children.

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Attention - Miniature schnauzers are aggressive with most dogs

Reconsider getting a miniature schnauzer if you have other dogs in the house. Miniature schnauzers are aggressive with most dogs unless socialized with them.

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Attention - Miniature schnauzers are not for everyone

Keep in mind that miniature schnauzers are not for everyone. They have a lot of energy, bark often and are very demanding of their owner's attention.

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Owner guide - Bark a lot

Miniature Schnauzer dog likes to bark a lot.

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Owner guide - Understand health problems

Understand that miniature schnauzers are prone to certain health conditions such as kidney stones, liver disease, skin disorders, Von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder) and diabetes.

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Owner guide - Trim your Miniature Schnauzer's nails

Trim your Miniature Schnauzer's nails every two to three weeks.

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Owner guide - Brush your miniature schnauzer's coat daily

Brush your miniature schnauzer's coat daily with a wire brush. Have a professional trim her coat twice a year. Miniature schnauzers shed very little.

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Owner guide - Walk or run your miniature schnauzer daily

Walk or run your miniature schnauzer daily. Make sure the dog has plenty of playtime off leash as well.

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Owner guide - Socialize your miniature schnauzer

Socialize your miniature schnauzer to be with other dogs at an early age. Miniature schnauzers are aggressive with dogs they have not been raised with and will need to be watched outside your home.

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Owner guide - Feed your miniature schnauzer

Feed your miniature schnauzer high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat if you want a quality product. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content needs to be 4 percent or less.

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