Standard Schnauzer (Dog breed traits) 🐶 2022

I know that, when it comes to dog breeds, the first thing people want to see is pictures. So let’s start with a few pictures of Standard Schnauzer:

@sterlingstandardschnauzer

Note: If you a step-by-step guide on how to choose the best dog for you, click on the image above.

Now I’ll talk about the traits and characteristics of a Standard Schnauzer.

I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:

• Child-friendly or not.
• Affectionate.
• Intelligence.
• Energy and the will to play.

Child-friendly (or not)

"8/10"

This is a suitable breed for kids.

Affectionate (or not)

"8/10"

They like their family a lot and will show affection most of the time.

Intelligence

"10/10"

This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.

Energy and the will to play

"10/10"

This breed has a lot of energy to burn. You will need to give them attention or lots of space to run.

Grooming (Is it easy?)

"3/10"

They will require lots of work.

Do you live in a apartment?

These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:

• Adaptability to apartments.
• Amount Of Shedding.
• Drooling Potential.
• Exercise Needs.
• Tendency to bark.

Apartment Living

Are they suitable for apartment living?

"8/10"

They will generally live confortably in an apartment.

Amount Of Shedding

"1/10"

This breed doesn’t shed a lot. It’s a highly recommended dog for its low maintenance.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.

Drooling Potential

"1/10"

Drooling is rare or very rare in this dog breed.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.

Exercise Needs

"10/10"

These dogs need lots of exercise. Ideally they need space to run.

Tendency to bark

"3/10"

This dog is regarded as being silent and not bark a lot.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.

Can he be left alone?

"3/10"

This breed will likely suffer if left alone.

Other Characteristics

These are traits that may or may not be important to you:

• Dog Friendly.
• Friendly Toward Strangers.
• Easy To Train.
• Potential For Playfulness.

Dog Friendly

"6/10"

This dog will accept the presence of other dogs.

Friendly Toward Strangers

"3/10"

They are suspicious of strangers.

Easy To Train

"6/10"

In time, this dog breed will complete his training.

Potential For Playfulness

"10/10"

These dogs just love to play. Please be prepared to spend a lot of energy with them.

References

You can check the references I used:

https://www.pets.gelsonluz.com/p/references.html

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