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Articles > Keywords > Miniature Schnauzer Miniature Schnauzer Digg this article AKC and the Miniature Schnauzer The American Kennel Club (AKC) has certain specifications for every breed of dog, which state what they must look like and how they must perform. The Schnauzer first became a breed in the United States in 1924, and was accepted as a registered breed in the AKC two years later in 1926. They put them in the same group as terriers because of their similarities to the terriers of Britain and Ireland. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Feeding the Miniature Schnauzer Dog ownership is a huge responsibility and feeding your dog and ensuring they receive a nutritionally good diet is probably one of the biggest concerns you will have. Common sense will tell you that a German Shepherd is not going to eat the same kind of food that you would feed your Miniature Schnauzer and vice versa. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Miniature Schnauzer Weird Facts/Did you Know? Many families or individuals are lucky enough to own a Miniature Schnauzer. Not only are they gorgeous little dogs, but they make great pets with their loving and affectionate nature. They have been in many places in the world in many different roles. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Is a Miniature Schnauzer the right dog for you? Many people that are thinking of getting a dog often want a small dog and the miniature Schnauzer is one that comes to mind. Too often, people or families decide to get a dog and they rush out to get the first breed they think of without fully considering what dog ownership entails or what dog ownership of a specific breed will be like. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Miniature Schnauzers as Family Pets Miniature Schnauzers make wonderful family pets. They have been around for many years and have always had a great reputation as a pet, and also as a show dog. Many families use them for both purposes. They are one of the most popular dogs for families and are ranked tenth in the United States for popularity. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Miniature Schnauzers as Show Dogs Miniature Schnauzers are a small breed of dog, and they make excellent show dogs. They are a dog that requires a lot of attention or affection or they get depressed, which affects their performance and behavior. They have a lot of energy and require an outlet to release some of this energy. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Miniature Schnauzers, Docked or Undocked Ears Miniature Schnauzers have cute little ears and many owners aren't concerned if they are cropped or uncropped. In the United States, they are cropped with the purpose, besides appearance, to make them stand upright. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Temperament of the Miniature Schnauzer Many people think of small animals as temperamental and mouthy and they do tend to think of the Miniature Schnauzer in this way as well. This is not altogether true where the Schnauzer is concerned however. While they are vocal and love to bark, this can be corrected with proper training and lots of patience. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Learning to Groom the Coat of the Miniature Schnauzer The coat of the Miniature Schnauzer is a double coat with a brittle, wiry outer coat and a close undercoat. Their coat comes in three different colors: black, salt and pepper, and black and silver. Any other colors are not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Urolithiasis and Miniature Schnauzers Canine Urolithiasis is a disease that affects many pets. Miniature Schnauzers are particularly susceptible to this disease. Urolithiasis is caused by the urinary tract having uroliths (stones) or calculi (excess amounts of crystal). Urolithiasis is also known as urinary calculi, bladder stones, cystitis or kidney stones. [...] Comments Email to a Friend