The Mittelschnauzer is a representative of the Schnauzer group, in which it occupies the middle position between the largest - the Risenschnauzer and the smallest - the Miniature Schnauzer. Often these dogs are called simply schnauzers.
About breed Mittelschnauzer
Previously, the dogs of the Mittelschnauzer breed were known as the woolly pinscher. According to the assumption of the dog-historians, these four-legged descended from peat-bred dogs living on the lands of Switzerland in the 3-4 millennium BC. In the formation of the breed took part and so-called "beaver dogs", popular among the nobility of Germany in the 7th century. Initially, the puppies of the Mittelnauzer were called stabled pinschers because they were often used as guard for stables from large rats.
General characteristics:
- height - 45-51 cm;
- weight - 15-20 kg;
- average life expectancy - 15 years;
- country of origin - Germany.
How to choose a puppy of a schnauzer?
To choose a puppy mittelschnauzer black color or any other, you need to follow several tips:
- if the dog needs you for exhibitions, buy a puppy on recommendations or from proven breeders;
- Do not choose the most furry, spectacular or well-fed puppy. More important, what is his character;
- Take a puppy at the age of 6-8 weeks, when it looks like a cube: a wide muzzle with a brick.
Education and feeding of the puppy of the Mittelnauzer
Mittelschnauzers have a high intellect, they are responsive and always try to please the master. Training Mittelschnauzer does not take long, because these are extremely trained dogs. Such an animal needs a confident and determined owner who will provide the Mittelschnauzer with the proper care and will not get bored.
Feed the puppy can be both normal food and dry food.
Nicknames for the Middinschnauzer
The name for the pet of this breed should be chosen in accordance with the fact that the motelschnauzer is a playful, stocky and strong dog. The most common names are:
- For boys: Alan, Baxter, Barric, Hamlet, Dexter, Joker, Connor, Lyon, Marvin, Mars, Nico, Orso, Remy, Sapphire, Tim, Phoenix.
- For girls: Iris, Ariella, Bet, Vita, Giselle, Kelly, Lira, Martina, Mira, Nick, Rachelle, Celina, Terra, Flora, Evie.