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Best Dry Dog Food for Itching?





I have three Schnauzers I call my babies, aged 5yrs, 3yrs and our little Mini that turned (1) Dec 09, they all 3 seem to scratch quiet often.
I had them ...
Mother to 3 - which food?





I would like to know what everyone is feeding their Schnauzers...
I was feeding mine SD and have switched to Wellness Core...I would like to know about ...
Mr. James





My mini-schnauzer is nearing 12 years old. The last
few days she has been panting a lot. She is an indoor pooch, enjoying the cool comfort of the house....
Getting ready to bring home rescued Schnauzer





I have never owned a Schnauzer and just adopted one from a rescue organization.
He is 3 years old and adorable of course! He is VERY shy and timid. They ...
training a schnoodle





I just bought a schnoodle yesterday, and whenever I put it on a leash it hates it and doesn't walk with it, but when I take it off it starts walking and ...
molly and puppies





How long does it take for a schnauzer to have her puppies?
Fussy Schhauzer - what should I try next?!





My miniature female schnauzer age 2 years is very fussy about eating. I have tried all sorts of quality food, i.e. Nutro, Science Diet etc. The neutured ...
Vicki in Ky





We just received an 18 month old male mini. He has been living outside. He is not house trained. We plan on training him to be a house dog. He has ...
schnoodle and schnauzer breed





My female schnoodle was breed with a schnauzer. I was wondering what that would make the puppies?
Schnauzer with Long Tail





Is it okay for a Schnauzer to have a long tail? My Schnauzer has a long tail and the groomer calls her "the Schnauzer with the long tail". Do people look ...
Female Schnauzer on Heat - need some advice please





I have a 6 month old female Schnauzer & this morning I woke up & found a blood trail & linked it back to my her. Its the first time she has been on heat ...
Why is my mini doing this?





I have a 4 year old mini. We live in an apartment and he has been living with us for 2 years now.
He was great for about 7 months and then started ...
miniature schnauzer timidness





We lost our 14 and 1/2 year old schnauzer to cancer about a month ago. He was a great dog. We were all devastated, particularly my wife.
As a result ...
Will her beard grow back?





We had to have our mini schnauzer's beard cut, beacuse she got into some sticky syrup (have no idea how) and the groomer cut off her beard..its been at ...
Urinating problems





My Mini Schnauzer is 1 year old. Recently he started urinating in the house, or dribbling. When we take him out to go after his first urination he tries ...
Mini Schnauzer itching/scratching around & in his ears.





My old female mini Schnauzer (Gracy) had this problem where the inside of her ears would get irritated & itchy.
I'd see her scratching her ears very ...
How long do Schnauzers live?





What is a old age for a schnauzer?
Got any ideas on this one????





2 1/2 yr old mini white, intact, for the last couple weeks, she has been "Burrowing" as I call it. She will get up in the middle of the night and go under ...
She won't stop licking - is something wrong?





Details of your Schnauzer(s): Hi I don't know if you would be able to help, I have a 6 year old schnauzer. When i give her her food, she will eat it then ...
Sniffing - typical or obsessive?





We just took in a 5 yr old, white miniature schnauzer who was dumped at our vet's office with no place to go. I don't know anything about his former owners ...
Puppy whines at the slightest thing....





I have a Minature Schnauzer puppy which seems to whine like mad at the slightest thing.
He is very happy and we walk him twice everyday (only for 20 ...
dog food.





was wondering what kind of dog food max was eating. I have a 1yr old female named lucy lu. I have been feeding her beneful for about 7 months. I started ...
Chocolate Schnauzers





Where does the chocolate color come from?
I have had 2 mini schnauzers in the past, 1 was black & silver and my last was named MAX and he was silver....
Why is My Rescue Schnoodle Afraid of Me?





I adopted a rescue Schnoodle last week. They think he is around two years old. On the way home he jumped out of the car and ran away.
Fortunately he ...
dj s new best friend





i have a six week mini schnauzer an he just starting eating dry food when its mix with water to make it soft but he is not eating much should i try wet ...
How Do We Make Our Schnauzer STOP?





We have a mini schnauzer, 4 years old almost 5. He's a great family dog and very loving.
What is the best way to train him to stay or stop before bolting ...
Is Charlie a giant schnoodle?





We adopted Charlie when he was four months old from a shelter and were told he was a schnoodle(no mention of the word "giant"!!). He was about 25 pounds ...
Hair thinning on mini schnauzer/scratching and nibbling of skin





I have a mini schnauzer and she is 6 yrs. old. I have had lots of skin problems with her. I have changed her food to Royal Canin which is apparently ...
Am I Allergic to Our New Mini Schnauzer Puppy?





We pick up our new Miniature Schnauzer puppy on Friday. We are also calling him Max!
I have had an allergic reaction to some long haired dogs in the ...
Our New Friend Buddy! Will he get sunburn?





First off I just want to say that I love this site!
It is so nice to come and post and read postings from people.
Me and my husband recently adopted ...
Marienhof





Hello
I am wondering if you know if there are any breeders out there who have miniature schnauzers direct from the Marienhof line? My family bought one ...
Commemorating Another Max the Schnauzer





What can I say, it was not a happy ending for our 'Max' last year around this time.
Max was a miniature schnauzer who had to put to sleep because of ...
Names for Schnauzer Puppies?





Hi,
I need a list of suggested names for Schnauzer puppies male and female. Please help as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Our 8 year old Schnauzer needs some help





Sadie has started panting quite a bit for the last 4-5 weeks and now she pants when she gets up to go across the room to get to her water fountain. She ...
Giant versus standard





My giant schnauzer, Oliver, just passed away on Friday just before his 10th birthday. Because he was the best dog I've ever had, I'm considering getting ...
Looking for a Rescue Schnauzer in Texas





We have 4 fantastic Schnauzers: Pinky, age 17, Edward age 8, Maggie age 7 and my baby Dolly almost one. Would love to have a rescue Schnauzer, black ...
schnauzer gestation question





How long is the gestation (pregnancy)period for Schnauzers?
Schnauzer Following me Around the House





In response to "is it normal for your Schnauzer to follow you around the house"? I would say a definite "yes".
I had the pleasure of owning my therapeutic ...
Panting Giant Schnauzer





We just added a 2-year-old female Giant Schnauzer into our home in December. Prior, she was living with her breeder/handler in his kennel.
She's ...
Schnauzer puppy carries toy and cries - why?





Our 5-month-old Schnauzer puppy has begun picking up one of her soft toys and running around the house crying.
Her tail is wagging as she does this,...
3-year-old male Schnauzer and a female puppy





I have just bought a female Schnauzer and I already have a male Schnauzer that is 3-years-old.
How can i stop him from trying to mate with the new ...
A Miniature or a Standard Schnauzer- Which Would be Better?





I have been looking at both the Mini Schnauzer and the Standard Schnauzer. I just need a little help and info to decide.
I have read that the Standard ...
Schnauzers and Corn





My dad just called me a told me that a friend of his told him that the reason my miniture schnauzer has schnauzer bumps is because I feed him dog food ...
Will My Miniature Schnauzer Go Blind?





My dog a female minature Schnauzer 9 yrs old today(Cosmo) is diabetic taking 20 units of insulin daily. She as been diabetic for approx 6 months.Her eyes ...
mum to be - cat and schnauzer!





I have a burma cat that I dont want terrorising - will a new yr old shnauzer accept living with him?? Or am i being over optimistic, had both before ...
schnauzer mommy worries about timid mini





I have a 10 month old mini schnauzer, he loves our maltese and yorky and my husbands bernese but is very timid with dogs at dog park and is extremely timid ...
Schnoodles - missing our family dogs





G-day
Me and my girlfriend recently moved out into our first place and after missing our family dogs are looking to get schnoodles.
If we got 2 of ...
schnauzer beards





I would like to know the answer to one of your questions on this page.
When will my 6-month-old Miniature Schnauzer Rory grow a beard? I thought he ...
Adopted Schnauzer Urinating





HELP! We adopted a 1.5 year old spayed female Schnauzer about 2 months ago and are having a serious problem with her urinating.
She will squat and ...
6-month-old Schnauzer - When to Neuter?





Hello,
I've just got a 6 month + 1 week Miniature Schnauzer. When should he be neutered??
My 4-month old mini schnauzer shedding lots of hair





Hello,
I'm on my 3rd mini schnauzer. I love them for their unique temperament and hypoallergenic coat. My previous mini schnauzers don't shed at all ...
Schnauzer Puppies





My Schnauzer recently had three pups, one of which is white in color. I was wondering what is a good asking price for this pup. I have no papers on the ...
How big will my dog get?





I just got a new puppy for mother's day that was born Jan 21st of 2009. He is about 8 inches tall right now so i am wondering how big he will get. I am ...
Size of Schnoodle




is there a way to estimate how big my Schnoodle will be full-grown?
schnoodle gestation period




How long is a toy schnoodles gestation period?
shnoodle question - leaving them alone?




how many hours can shnoodle puppies/dogs be alone for?
Can I Feed Jack Our Food?


Jack is a miniature. He has a wonderful personality and is very loving. He is just too cute for words. He is 4 years old.
Max, I would like to know if ...
Schnauzer - delicate problem!
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What would be a good help for my dog who is 9 years old and at this time has impacted poop in his rear? The only thing we have tried is Prune Juice just ...
Do Schnauzers ever eat their Puppies?
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I was wondering if male or female schnauzers eat their puppies?
Female Schnauzer Question
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I was wondering when my mini schnauzer will get her period because she turned 1 on April 13 and she still hasn't had it?
female is shaking after feeding pups
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my female schnauzer had pups 2wks ago and now after feeding her pups she has nomore milk and she is shaking...what do we do or what can we give her to ...
Mini Schnauzer symptoms
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What medical problem creates a chattering jaw, shaking and fever for a mini schnauzer ?
Can you Help my Aunt?
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Hi
I am asking a question on behalf of my Aunt, who has a 11 month old Miniature, called Izzy. She is a delightful dog but as she had become older ...
how many schnauzer puppies?
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How many puppies per litter do schnauzers have?
Cross breeding a Standard and a Mini Schnauzer....
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I have a male mini schnauzer, 4 years old, mischievious, alert and extremely energetic. A friend of mine has a Standard female, 2 years old, and is currently ...
Do seizures affect more schnauzers?
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Can you tell me if seizures affect this breed more than others?
Adpoted a Schnauzer
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We have recently adopted a mini schnauzer from the shelter. They did not know his history since he was picked up as a stray. They believe he`s about 4 ...
sad miniature schnauzer 18 months old adjusting to new home
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I have just purchased a salt and pepper 18 month old miniature schnauzer from a reputable breeder, he seems very nervous and not used to home environment....
Tired of cleaning the carpets!
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We have a wonderful Minature Schnauzer named Ginger.
She just turned 13 years young and is the greatest addition to our family. We live in Michigan and ...
angie fontenot
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My Schnauzer has a leg that he holds up. He eats well, but I didnt see him drink last night, and he just stands around. He doesnt bark.
What could ...
Thinking of adding a new puppy to our family
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I am already a happy owner of a 2 year old male Miniature Schnauzer and I am wanting to add a new edition to our family. I am not sure which would be ...
MARC
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I HAVE FEMALE MINI SCHNAUZER 7 MOS.& JUST GOT MALE STANDARD SCHNAUZER 11 WKS (ROUGHLY THE SAME SIZE) WITH DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES. MINI IS ALL BARK & USUALLY ...
anne
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my 18 week old mini barks at everyone when we are out on walks how can I stop this also what is the best collar and leash for him he pulls alot. can you ...
why
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Why cant my dog STOP scratching even though we bath her in medicated shampoos
Pregnant Schnauzer - How Do you Tell?
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Is there a way to tell (without a vet visit) if my Schnauzer is pregnant...... A shitzu shovelled under my fence and helped himself to my Schnauzer.... She ...
How do schnauzer get along with cats?
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We have 3 orange tabby cats. One of whom is 16 years old but very easy going. The others are brother and sister 7 years old. They are indoor cats. Are ...
Home Needed for Mini Schnauzer in Cornwall, UK
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We have a 3 yr old docked tail miniature schnauzer (Denzil) who due to our working life we need to rehome. He is good natured, but has unfortunately got ...
Puppy Size
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Can I tell how big a schnauzer puppy will be from it's weight at 6 weeks?
Paws the Schnoodle to the Rescue.....
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Paws, my female schnoodle is looking for a mate - maybe Max would be interested? if not please look for a mate for her, please!
You ask for any stories,...
My schnoodle is looking for a mate!
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Hello I'm Dakoda. I have been looking online for a partner for my schnoodle Paws. She is a female, 4 years old and in heat and we really want her to have ...
How long is it normal for a dog to miss their previous owner???
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My aunt has about 3 inside dogs. I guess it's a handful for her because she's giving me her boy Miniature Schnauzer, Bo. I know he must love them cause ...
Schnauzer Molly Started Snapping
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My 4 year old miniature schnauzer, Molly, has been snapping at children lately (in the last week or so). I have two rambunctious boys (ages 9 and 13) that ...
Pet owner - Schnauzer Eyes Appear Cloudy
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In the last few days my Schnauzers eyes appear cloudy, If I pull back her eyelid it looks bloodshot. She is still eating and having daily constitutionals....