The Schnauzer is a very cute and intelligent dog. It is very important to understand the basic characteristics of purebred Schnauzers, because many dog ​​owners are sometimes deceived into buying other dogs because they do not know the characteristics of Schnauzers, so we must understand some of Schnauzer body types. Basic knowledge about characteristics:

1. All characteristics of purebred Schnauzer:

Head: The head of a purebred Schnauzer is broad, narrowing toward the nose, and the mustache is obvious.

Fur: ​​The common coat color of Schnauzers is black and white: the black and white color here refers to the black and white horizontal stripes of each coat, rather than a mixture of black and white coats. Hair removal can retain the original coat, while shearing can lose the original coat color. The Miniature Schnauzer has a soft undercoat in colors ranging from black, dark gray to light gray, or beige. If sheared, the undercoat must be left on.

Eyebrows: The eyebrows are medium and extend from the skull to the nose and mouth, making the eyebrows very beautiful and white.

Ears: The ears of purebred Schnauzers are V-shaped, with the base of the ears set high and folded forward. Ear cropping not only enhances the appearance and highlights the spirit, but also enhances the hearing ability and reduces work injuries. Generally, the best time for ear cropping is between three months and five months.

Eyes: Medium in size, oval in shape and dark in color.

Nose: The nose of a purebred Schnauzer must be black with wide nostrils.

Body Shape: Chest thick and of medium width, back straight and sloping backwards.

2. Characteristics of purebred Schnauzers:

1. Memory

Its memory is absolutely superhuman. It seems that it will never forget the voices of people who have been close to it, and it can also remember the place where it once lived. Its weakness is that when it is chased and cornered, it will Put your right side against the wall and your left side facing the enemy. This habit is Schnauzer’s innate instinct.

　2. Jealousy

Jealousy is very strong. When you focus on the new dog and neglect to take care of it, it will become angry, disobey the habits it has developed, and become impatient and destructive. It is precisely because of this characteristic that it will also increase Schnauzer's vanity and dislikes

Schnauzers like people more than their own kind. This is not only because people can take care of it and provide it with food and shelter. The main reason is that dogs keep company with people and establish a relationship. Dogs are fiercely protective of their owners. Some dogs rescue children from water, burning houses or cars. A dog will help its fellow canine companion who is suffering or injured.

3. Territorial habits

Dogs have territorial habits, that is, they occupy a certain area and protect it to prevent other animals from invading. They use anal gland secretions to give their feces a special smell, sweat secreted from the sweat glands between their toes, and use their hind limbs to scratch pictures on the ground as territorial marks.

　4.Vanity

Schnauzers also have vanity and like people to praise and praise it. When it does a good deed or does some small tricks, you clap your hands to praise it and stroke it, and the Schnauzer will be as satisfied as if it had eaten a sumptuous meal. Dogs are also shy. If it does something wrong or its coat is cut too short, the Schnauzer will hide somewhere and only come out when it is hungry.

5. Fear of fire

Schnauzers are afraid of fire, so they don't like anything that emits smoke, such as striking matches, smoking, etc. Many examples on the Madon official website remind us that smoking will make dogs hate you.

6. Like

Schnauzers love to smell everything. Sniff for territory marks, new dogs, food, poison, feces, urine and more. When a dog is out roaming, we often see it constantly urinating or squatting down to defecate, spreading its feces on the road. The Schnauzer relies on these "stinky marks" to walk.

7. Dislike

Schnauzers dislike alcohol the most. When the dog was injected in the veterinary hospital, he behaved well before applying alcohol. Once the alcohol is applied and the dog smells the smell, his hair immediately stands on end and he growls uneasily.