TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter One: Biological Information 1
- History of Schnauzer Dogs 2
- Taxonomy and Origin 4
- Size, Life Span, and Physical Appearance 6
- Fun Trivias 7
- Chapter Two: Schnauzers as Pets 9
- Is the Standard Schnauzer the Right Pet for You? 10
- Temperament and Behavioral Characteristics 16
- Behavioral Characteristics with other Pets 17
- Pros and Cons of Standard Schnauzers 19
- Travel License for Dogs 19
- Cost of Owning a Dog 20
- Chapter Three: Purchasing and Selecting a Healthy Standard Schnauzer Breed 31
- How to Purchase a Standard Schnauzers Breed from Reputable Breeders 34
- Good Breeder vs. Bad Breeder 35
- Chapter Four: Habitat Requirements 41
- Housing Temperature 45
- Chapter Five: Nutrition and Feeding 53
- Nutritional Needs of Standard Schnauzer 54
- Types of Commercial Dog Foods 59
- Toxic Foods to Avoid 63
- Tips in Feeding Your Standard Schnauzer 66
- Chapter Six: Grooming and Training Your Standard Schnauzer 67
- Training and Dealing with Your Dog’s Behavior 69
- Training Tips for Your Standard Schnauzers 70
- Housebreaking Tips for your Standard Schnauzers 71
- Chapter Seven: Showing Your Schnauzers 73
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Schnauzer 83
- Breeding Basics 84
- Raising Puppies 86
- Chapter Nine: Common Illnesses of Schnauzer Dogs 89
- Vaccinations for Puppies and Adult Dogs 92
- Vaccination Schedule 93
- First Aid Treatments 93
- Conclusion 95
- Photo Credits 97
- References 99