Miniature Schnauzer, English name: Miniature schnauzer terrier, originated from Germany. It is a type of terrier with a size of 12 to 14 inches. In Germany, it is called Zwergschnauzer. It is bred by crossbreeding the standard Schnauzer with a small breed. In addition to its size, its temperament and appearance are very similar to the standard schnauzer. It is also called a small beard dog because of its dense whiskers and was mainly used for catching mice on farms in the past. Today, in the United States and Canada, it is highly popular due to its intelligence, liveliness, obedience, high energy, and alertness. It is considered an excellent family pet and is also the most popular breed.
The Miniature Schnauzer originated from Bavaria, Germany in the late 19th century. Many people believe that it was bred by crossing the standard Schnauzer with the Affenpinscher. The standard Schnauzer existed before the 15th century and was bred from the German Wirehaired Pointer and a local breed with rough fur, which also had the bloodline of a terrier. Therefore, the Miniature Schnauzer is also a type of terrier and the only terrier without British bloodline. According to other related information, the Miniature Schnauzer also has genetic traits from the Miniature Pinscher, Pomeranian, Fox Terrier, and Scottish Terrier. The Miniature Schnauzer first participated in a dog show and was recognized in 1899. It was introduced to the United States in 1905. The Schnauzer Club was officially established in 1925.
Miniature Schnauzer is suitable for various types of families. It can be raised in apartments and can also be used as a guard dog for guarding courtyards due to its high alertness. As it was mainly used for catching mice on farms in the past, it has a natural ability to catch mice and can help people eliminate mice in their homes. It is intelligent, lively, obedient, dependent on its owner, and full of energy. It is the perfect companion dog and play dog.
Toet inflammation
Symptoms: The dog frequently licks its toes. The area between the toes becomes red and moist, and severe cases may result in lameness.
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear an Elizabethan collar, remove the hair from the foot clean, rinse with soapy water, or wipe with iodine. After the inflammation area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day for one week.
Ear mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches its ears, shakes its head and ears. The ears have a strong sour smell, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ear, and dark brown secretions and earwax.
Preparation: Ear cleaner, ear wash solution
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears and flush the ear canal with ear wash solution or Epiotic. Gently massage the base of the ears for 30 seconds until the dog shakes out the ear wash solution. Wipe off the secretions with a cotton ball and gently clean the ear.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog feels itchy, its skin becomes red and itchy, the dog scratches randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, there are more dandruff, and even large patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Dilute saline solution, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B
Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking. Trim the problem skin and surrounding hair on the dog, then rinse with saline solution to kill bacteria. Apply ointment or use a spray, and supplement with antibiotics and vitamin B.
1. Miniature Schnauzer is lively and active, and needs sufficient exercise, so it needs to be taken out for activities every day.
2. Its fur is long, and it needs to be groomed every day. It also needs regular trimming of fur in spring and autumn. The hair on the ears, cheeks, and head needs to be appropriately shortened to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the fur, and keeping the hair clean can also prevent the invasion of bacteria.
3. Regular bathing is required. It is important to note that different textures of fur require different shampoos. Human body wash is not suitable as the unsuitable acidity and alkalinity can harm the dog's skin.
4. The nutritional ratio of dog food: protein accounts for 30%, and fat accounts for 20%. It is recommended to mainly feed dog food every day and pay attention to the nutritional mix. Occasionally, feed food with vitamins. For puppies, it is necessary to add sufficient calcium to the food to enhance bone development.
5. During the process of feeding dogs, always pay attention to the dog's physiological changes. This can help grasp the dog's health condition in a timely manner. If any abnormal phenomenon is found, seek medical treatment promptly.
1. Cannot bathe frequently
You cannot bathe your dog too frequently. The frequency of bathing depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, you can bathe your dog one or two more times, while in winter, you can reduce it by one or two times. However, the total should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush the fur frequently
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. To maintain good hair growth, frequent brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use special brushes for pets to help the dog remove naturally shedding hair and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the dog's hair growth. In addition to making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, the pet owner can let the dog exercise a bit, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor fur quality is often related to parasitic worms. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and compete for nutrition, so deworming is necessary. It is recommended to deworm both internally and externally. Deworming medication can cause great harm to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
To have a beautiful coat, dogs must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to their daily diet. On the one hand, feed your dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand that suits your dog's needs and provides sufficient nutrition. On the other hand, you can also feed your dog a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil.
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