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miniature schnauzer male, constantly lifting his head up in the airI'm boarding two schnauzers, a male and female. The owners are out of reach. The male has a habit of periodically lifting his head up in the air, almost as if he's sniffing something above him or trying to see something. At first I...
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Whilte Schnauzermy dog gets large clusters of bumps on his back right between his sholder blades and bites at his back next to his tail what would cause these bumps I did change his dog food the other day and he would constantly drink water so I...
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m.Schnauzer food...a lot of gasBeen feeding Purina. Dog is 16 mos. Beginning to change over to Science Diet. Give very little table food but some treats. advise. Tks. BC
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Lil` ChildrenIs a miniature Schnauzer good for children over 1 year old?
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My SchnauzerI have a white min schnauzer what can I use to keep him nice and white .
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White Min SchnauzerIs there a diffent in the white min schnauzer behavior then the other color I have a white min and he is NOTHING like my s/p one.
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Re: Scent on my Mini SchnauzerIt seems if she is groomed and washed she always has a funny smell on her, is this normal and is there anything I can do to cut that scent out??
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MIN SCHNAUZERIM GETTING A DOG IN A FEW DAYS .HE IS A MIN SCHNAUZER ALL BLACK,ITS A GIRL SORRY HER NAME IS MOONIE SHE IS 6 YRS .MY BROTHER LAW HAS HAD HER SINCE SHE WAS A LITTLE PUP.HE HAS A NEW BABY AND SAYS HE HAS TO GET RID OF MOONIE HE SAY NO...
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Bad breath odorMy 3yr old miniature schnauzer's beard has suddenly developed a very bad, rotten odor.Every evening for the last 3 days i have washed it, but upon waking in the morning it has returned. I have checked her teeth, brushed them but it...
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potty trainingi have a five month old miniature schnauzer male. can he be trained to use the litter box ?
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is it common in older breeds to develop a coughis it common in older breeds to develop a cough
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We have a rescue schnauzer and are unsure if it is a mini or standard. Does anyone know ...We have a rescue schnauzer and are unsure if it is a mini or standard. Does anyone know what the general height and weight would be for a mini at 5 months of age? This is a pure breed dog.
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I'm getting a mini and i wanted to know if solid white is accepted as a color?I'm getting a mini and i wanted to know if solid white is accepted as a color?
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I'm getting a schnauzer that is a miniature and i was wondering if even though it is a ...I'm getting a schnauzer that is a miniature and i was wondering if even though it is a little smaller than the standards require if i can still compete in obedience competitions as a full AKC registered mini?
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I have a beautiful 5 year old female. Is she too old to breed? How would I find a mate ...I have a beautiful 5 year old female. Is she too old to breed? How would I find a mate for her? I want to breed her once and not for profit (just for family and friends). I'm in Missoula, MT.
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When is the best time to socialize one, my minu schnauzer/jackrusselterrier is turning one ...When is the best time to socialize one, my minu schnauzer/jackrusselterrier is turning one this november and is still very shy and barks at everything,i think because she is scared she doesnt like anyone but my neighbors and my...
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What do you suggest to clean the hair around the mouth of my schnauzer? It seems to have a ...What do you suggest to clean the hair around the mouth of my schnauzer? It seems to have a dirty color and I don't know what product is safe for cleaning.
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I am soon getting a mini schnauzer and Ive read about them not liking strangers or other ...I am soon getting a mini schnauzer and Ive read about them not liking strangers or other dogs.. I had a terrier mix for 16yrs who loved everyone.. what can you do to prevent them from not liking strangers as a young pup?
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i am getting a 17 week old mini schnauzer. is it better to get a younger puppy? is a 17 ...i am getting a 17 week old mini schnauzer. is it better to get a younger puppy? is a 17 week old already set in his ways?
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- Do they mix well with other breeds or are the better off living alone?
Do they mix well with other breeds or are the better off living alone?
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My mini schnauzer has dry, flaky skin and he itches a lot. no fleas but I was wondering if ...My mini schnauzer has dry, flaky skin and he itches a lot. no fleas but I was wondering if I can feed him something to alleviate this? olive oil or fish oil? anyone try this?
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How well do these dogs mingle with cats?How well do these dogs mingle with cats?
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Do they do well with cats?Do they do well with cats?
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 4 answers- can some one tell me about how many Miniature Schnauzers there are in the world? My son is ...
can some one tell me about how many Miniature Schnauzers there are in the world? My son is doing a project on this and needs to know how many there are.
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I have (2) mini schnnauzers and I want to be sure that they are truely 'mini'. At what age ...I have (2) mini schnnauzers and I want to be sure that they are truely 'mini'. At what age are they full grown and what should their height and weight be at that time.
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have two questions. First, Im scared to let my mini schnauzer outside because when he ...
I have two questions. First, Im scared to let my mini schnauzer outside because when he return inside he smells really loud and bad. I tried everthing to control this issue. Is there anything I havent tried? Second, when I do...
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers - I have a 11 month old mini schnauzer is a boy. He is throwing up after he eats and is not ...
I have a 11 month old mini schnauzer is a boy. He is throwing up after he eats and is not keeping anything down. Do you know what could be causing this?
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What is the ideal weight for a mini Schnauzer at 9 1/2 weeks? I dont want to over feed him ...What is the ideal weight for a mini Schnauzer at 9 1/2 weeks? I dont want to over feed him but thnen again i dont want to give him too little food either.
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My schnauzer weighs around 6kg(12 pounds) and according to the groomers it is overweight. ...My schnauzer weighs around 6kg(12 pounds) and according to the groomers it is overweight. How do i keep it fit? Because I can't take it for walks in the neighborhood as there are many strays there.
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My sister is thinking about getting a mini schnauzer.. Do they shed?My sister is thinking about getting a mini schnauzer.. Do they shed?
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Do white mini schnauzers shed more than the others?Do white mini schnauzers shed more than the others?
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My miniature schnauzer puppy is almost 4 months old, and one day last week his ears went ...My miniature schnauzer puppy is almost 4 months old, and one day last week his ears went from being floopy to standing straight up all the time. What causes this to happen? Will they ever go back to being flopped over?
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I have read that mini schnauzers are bad for barking. I live in an apartment so I am ...I have read that mini schnauzers are bad for barking. I live in an apartment so I am worried about it barking when I am not there. Can anyone tell me if the barking will be a problem? Can this be helped with training or socialization?
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I have a 5 year old cat and now I want to get a miniature schnauzer. Can anyone tell me ...I have a 5 year old cat and now I want to get a miniature schnauzer. Can anyone tell me what should I do to make them be friends from the beginning? Also, I am pregnant and I'm worried about how will the dog react to the new born baby?
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I have a miniature schnauzer, she is 1 year old, suddenly yesterday she started to have ...I have a miniature schnauzer, she is 1 year old, suddenly yesterday she started to have difficulty in barking, well i took her to the clinic but the vet said she is fine. i worried of her, ist common for a miniature schnauzer to...
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At what age should you first groom your Miniture Schnauzer?At what age should you first groom your Miniture Schnauzer?
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I have a male miniature Schnauzer that is nearly a year old. I read in a book that it is ...I have a male miniature Schnauzer that is nearly a year old. I read in a book that it is recommended to castrate a miniature Schnauzer particularly for health reasons. Unless the testosterence level is reduced by catrating, the the...
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- We have two miniature schnauzers who are 7 months old.When should they have their first clip??
We have two miniature schnauzers who are 7 months old.When should they have their first clip??
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My Miniature Schnauzer is 4 months old and he is already 12 inches at the shoulder. How much more do you think he will grow?
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I have a 4 yr. old salt and pepper, female mini-Schnauzer, and the light color of her coat ...I have a 4 yr. old salt and pepper, female mini-Schnauzer, and the light color of her coat has always been a pretty color, until recently. All four feet and around her mouth have started turning a redish brown color, and it's not...
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Why does this type of breed have a long beard under there chin?Why does this type of breed have a long beard under there chin?
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- My friend's mini schnauzer just gave birth to 4 puppies (pure breeds, 12 days ago) and he's ...
My friend's mini schnauzer just gave birth to 4 puppies (pure breeds, 12 days ago) and he's giving me one. I know it's recommended to wait until 8 weeks to adopt, but is it really bad if we take him home at 7 weeks?
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What color does the buff colored schnauzer turn into and at what age does it change?What color does the buff colored schnauzer turn into and at what age does it change?
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Hi we just got an 8 week old mini shnauzer. She is biting our little daughter what is the ...Hi we just got an 8 week old mini shnauzer. She is biting our little daughter what is the best way to stop her from doing this?
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Is it common for Miniature Schnauzers to have watery eyes and/or runny nose?Is it common for Miniature Schnauzers to have watery eyes and/or runny nose?
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Six years ago we bought 2 mini-schnzrs a brother and sister they seemed fine for the first ...Six years ago we bought 2 mini-schnzrs a brother and sister they seemed fine for the first 3 yrs but, the last 3 yrs the female has developed bumps all over and at times she just seems so miserable scraching and acting as if...
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 6 answers- I am considering getting the miniature schnauzer and I have 14 year old Dalmatian (grumpy ...
I am considering getting the miniature schnauzer and I have 14 year old Dalmatian (grumpy but not as bad as their reputation) and a 9 year old black lab. Will the new puppy do good with other established dogs in the house?
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Do schnauzers have a stink gland and if so how many and where are they located?Do schnauzers have a stink gland and if so how many and where are they located?
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I rescued a mini schnauzer from a breeder that didn't treat her very humane. At first she ...I rescued a mini schnauzer from a breeder that didn't treat her very humane. At first she was very loving, timid but clingy. And recently all she wants to do is isolate herself from everything and every body, she walks in circles,...
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My Mini- Schnauzer is about 7 years old & sometimes she will start shivering all over ...My Mini- Schnauzer is about 7 years old & sometimes she will start shivering all over & act very scared for no reason. Any one know whats going on? Oh she will start panting heavily also sometimes during this spell.
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