The Schnauzer, English name: Standard Schnauzer, Schnauzer means "muzzle" in German. Originating in Germany in the 15th and 16th centuries, it is the only terrier without any British ancestry. The Schnauzer is lively, intelligent, brave, and has excellent judgment, easy to train, and can adapt to and resist various diseases. As a member of the family, it is loyal to the owner, friendly to children, and is a very gentle companion dog.
Schnauzer, also known as Standard Schnauzer in English, is a breed of dog originating in Germany. It is recorded that Schnauzer is a descendant of a cross between Poodles and German Wirehaired Pointers. It loves sports and is a lively breed. Its unique appearance, with long eyebrows and a beard, makes it stand out and leave a deep impression. Schnauzer is divided into three varieties based on its size: "Standard Schnauzer", "Miniature Schnauzer", and "Giant Schnauzer". Among them, Standard Schnauzer has the longest history. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Schnauzers were particularly popular in families and could be found in many famous paintings. At that time, they were mainly kept as livestock guard dogs or night watch dogs.
Schnauzers have many records in German history and have made outstanding contributions to the German people. In the early stages of World War I, they were mainly responsible for guard duty and transporting crops. They also served as messenger dogs and rescue dogs during the war.
Schnauzers are suitable for families with sufficient space to exercise, but not suitable for elderly people or busy workaholics. They love to exercise and require a large amount of physical activity. They have a gentle and lively temperament, are obedient and get along well with children, making them especially suitable as family companion dogs.
1. Heart disease
Dogs often develop heart disease due to obesity or old age. When a dog has heart disease, it mainly shows symptoms such as easy fatigue and difficulty breathing. It is difficult to detect heart disease in dogs, often the owner realizes it when the dog is severely ill.
2. Infectious diseases
Canine distemper and canine parvovirus are common and highly fatal infectious diseases in dogs. Dogs that are not vaccinated in time are prone to these two infectious diseases, and once infected, they often show symptoms such as listlessness, decreased appetite, high body temperature, vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Kidney disease
When it comes to common diseases and symptoms in dogs, kidney disease must be mentioned. The terrifying aspect of kidney disease in dogs is that the onset process is imperceptible, and when the owner discovers it, the dog's renal cells are often damaged by more than 75%. When a dog's kidneys have problems, the symptoms are usually blood in the urine, abnormal urine color, and changes in urination habits.
4. Parasites
Intestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms, as well as heartworms, are common parasites that infect dogs. When a dog is infected with gastrointestinal parasites, the main symptoms include emaciation, lethargy, diarrhea with worms, and pale gingival mucosa. Heartworms, on the other hand, are parasites that live in a dog's heart. After a dog is infected, symptoms such as reduced vitality, coughing, anemia, dyspnea, and ascites may occur.
5. Canine pneumonia
Pneumonia is also a common disease in dogs, but dog pneumonia is often a complication of other diseases, and it often occurs in dogs with abnormal upper respiratory tract, bacterial infections, canine distemper infection, viral flu, impaired lung function, and heartworm infection. Cough, nasal discharge, and fever are the main symptoms of dog pneumonia.
1. The Schnauzer puppy grows the fastest during its infancy and is very easy to train. However, the puppy has weak resistance and immunity due to the first three vaccinations, making it prone to illness and death. Therefore, as a parent, you must understand the growth and development rules of the puppy as well as its basic physiological characteristics and take care of them carefully.
2. The Schnauzer puppy at around 2 months old has not yet developed a good gastrointestinal function. The dog food needs to be soaked in warm water before feeding. You can also feed some liquid food, such as porridge and soy milk, and add some chopped cooked fish, meat, and vegetables, so that the nutrition can be more balanced.
3. The Schnauzer puppy at around 3 months old needs to eat less but more frequently. Feed it 3-4 times a day. If it eats too much in each meal, it may develop the bad habit of not eating or being picky about food.
4. The Schnauzer puppy at around 4-6 months old should increase its food intake as its weight increases, and it should be fed at least 3 times a day. After 6 months old, feed it twice a day, and it should eat until it is full.
5. Also, do not feed the Schnauzer puppy too much meat. Too much meat can burden the intestines and lead to diarrhea. Long-term consumption of meat can also cause problems with bone growth, making fractures or lameness more likely to occur.
1. Do not bathe too frequently
When bathing dogs, of course, it should not be too frequent. Bathing dogs should be based on the hygiene conditions of the dogs. In hot weather in summer, you can bathe them one or two more times, and reduce it by one or two times in winter. But overall, it should not exceed five times. Otherwise, it will damage their fur and skin!
2. Brush the fur frequently
Dogs shed fur almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. If you want their fur to grow well, brushing the fur frequently is an important step. Pet owners can use a dedicated comb for pets to help dogs clean their naturally shed fur and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial to the growth of dogs' fur. In addition to making the fur more shiny, letting dogs sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. At the same time, pet owners can let dogs exercise a bit while sunbathing, which can help improve their physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworming
Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites will absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and deprive them of nutrition, so deworming is essential. It is recommended to do both internal and external deworming at the same time. Deworming drugs can cause significant damage to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is recommended to feed them with probiotics regularly to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have shiny fur, dogs must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed dogs with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand of dog food that is suitable for them and has sufficient nutrition to meet their needs; on the other hand, you can also feed them with lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil in moderation.
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