How to Raise a Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature schnauzers are the smaller breeds of the schnauzers, reaching a total weight of 11 to 15-pounds and a height of 12 to 14-inches. They are easy to raise due to how well behaved and obedient they are. With a life span of 12 to 15 years they make a perfect pet for a family or someone that has a limited amount of space.

1. Take you miniature schnauzer around other animals and people at an early age. Miniature schnauzers are very social dogs and need to be in contact with others at an early age to gain good social skills.


2. Interact with your miniature schnauzer by playing games with them. They are very active dogs and need to be played with often. Avoid games that could cause the schnauzer to be aggressive. They may never out-grow the aggression and may bite and jump on people when they mature.


3. House train your miniature schnauzer at a very early age. When they are puppies they will need to be taken outside every hour if possible. You will also need to take them out after meals and when they wake in the morning. Praise them for going outside when they do and they will eventually know that's where they need to do their business.


4. Feed the dog small meals two to three times per day. You will need to do these feedings until the schnauzer reaches around nine months of age. Read the back of the food you have purchased to know how much to feed your schnauzer according to his weight.


5. Groom your schnauzer daily. This will prevent the hair from get knots in it. You will want to get their hair trimmed every four to eight weeks due to the schnauzers wire coats.


6. Visit the vet for checkups and for the dog’s shots. You can prevent the animal from getting sick if you keep them up to date on their shots and get regular checkups.