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

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