As it’s day four-thousand and twentyone of lockdown, I thought I’d have some fun. Here are my top ‘facts’ about life with a Mini Schnauzer. Well, life with ours anyway….
They bark – but only a lot
I know there are exceptions to the rule, but most minis I know love the sound of their own voice. They’re vocal little dogs and will woof at the drop of a hat. Little Bear sometimes barks just for fun (or to annoy my husband). We’ve neither of us finished a complete sentence in his presence for the last twelve years.
They like to be carried
All puppies do the ‘stop and stick’ to the pavement routine when they’re tiny and are a bit worried about the world.
Schnauzers, however, don’t seem to have forgotten that often, once the treats had run out, their exasperated people resorted to carrying them.
Little Bear is an old master at this trick now and will even limp dramatically to get a lift. Like a fool I usually give in and hey presto, the minute I close the front door, he’s racing about the house like a spring lamb.
They hate coats
I often think Schnauzers are the polar opposite of the House Elves in Harry Potter. Give an elf an item of clothing and you free them from servitude – give a Schnauzer a coat and he’ll look at you like he’s a newly condemned man.
A few years ago I decided that Bear’s statue routine could be ‘fixed’ by just waiting him out.
I popped his new coat on him and waited. After an hour of him standing rooted to the same spot in the kitchen, I caved in. It was a battle of wills. I lost.
They have sensitive fur
While dog coats can render them instantly and completely immobile, so can other ‘unexpected items’ about their person.
Leaves on the legs, a twig on the toe and most infamously, a minuscule bit of poop stuck to the botty fluff. That one cost us £50, a mad dash to the vet with our ‘paralysed’ puppy and lost dinner reservations. We also had to change vets.
They’re incredibly loving
Mini Schnauzers have huge characters. They’re certainly not a breed for anyone who wants a quiet life.
Little Bear is and always has been, a total drama king, but he is also the most sensitive, loving little soul imaginable. I suppose, in the end, that’s all we really need to know.
The Little Bear Dog Blog 
And we wouldn’t change a thing – except the barking!
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This was lovely, and made my wife laugh lots as she recognised each characteristic in Charlie, our own miniature Schnauzer. Thank you, and stay safe 🙂
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So happy it made her laugh 😊 They’re funny little dogs aren’t they? Stay safe and well too. Thanks for commenting – always makes my day. 😊
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I am a Schnauzer fan too. I wouldn’t want to be without them in my life. We even go to Schnauzer picnics!
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Great to meet another Schnauzer fan! They are such amazing little characters aren’t they?
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They have big personalities. We are on number #2 and #3. I set thay once to have owned a Schnauzer, you would never go to another breed.
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They’re loyal !!
smart
STUBBORN !! 🤣
loved riding on my Harley !!
Damon was his name !! He had a language like a baby abs would jibber jabber when ld be visiting.
We moved, and we no longer had a utility sink, and he’s not a water dog but did everything l asked. I said you need a bath today, and l looking around for him and he was SITTING IN THE BATHTUB. When l met my husband he had a mini schnauzer and he was so scared when l took him to the groomers l never took him back. I bought a cordless dog shaver. Paid for itself in two months and no stress for the Royce. SO WE HAD 3 MINI SCHNAUZER IN 22 YRS SAVING ALMOST $30,000. THOUSAND !!
I rescued mine puppy mill and made their food and I’m a fitness… Went to bed but he didn’t get out of the bed abs he’s talking to me. l turned on the light and his eyes were PURE WHITE !! He went completely build in 8 hours and for only 2 days prior he drank more water. He was catching his house frisbee right before bed. I had him trained in less than a month !! But NO !! Called around for specialist to see if we can restore his eyes. He had them lasered for $3,000. Veteran said his life span will cut drastically with his diabetes and child go blind again. He had to have Human insulin $300. every 34 days. I didn’t work so he had awesome care. Damon lived to 17 years old. My tiny name Kit lived to 23 years old and my possum Bella live 8 years old. They all past in 3 months !! ID GIVE MY HOME HAVE THEM BACK !! They got me through the deaths of my siblings my parents and my two dear friends in less than two years !! Part of me died. Animals are more than just an animal. They are so precious !!
l don’t understand how everything l love died. Nearly at the same time !!
Cherish these amazing creatures !! They give so much more than they take !!
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