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Mini Schnauzer Chin |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
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Germany <> China -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Mini Schnauzer Chin |
| Your Mini Schnauzer Chin is a specific cross between the Japanese Spaniel and the Miniature Schnauzer. Since they are both small breeds, this breed won't exceed 30.5 centimeters in height and weighs around 4.5 kilos. Because of their size, they do best in homes without young children, but older children are fine as long as they know how to handle them. They don't tolerate much teasing or pressure. They like other pets, but need to be socialized early to get along well. The Mini Schnauzer Chin is not easy to train and may need an obedience school to train them properly. |
History of the Mini Schnauzer Chin |
| Because the Mini Schnauzer Chin is a relatively new breed, we don't know much about their specific origin story. However, we do know enough about its parent breeds. |
A little of the Miniature Schnauzer |
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| The Miniature Schnauzer is of German origin and was the smallest and most popular Schnauzer. They were discovered as an excellent rat hunter in the 1800s and were considered working dogs in Europe and other countries. In the United States, however, they are grouped with Terriers, unlike their larger relatives, the Giant and Standard Schauzers. They were originally called Wirehaired Pinschers and continued to remain in the Terrier group even after their name change. The Dwarf Schnauzer is thought to have been bred from smaller Standard Schnauzers, Toy Poodles and Affenpinschers. Their name, Schnauzer, means little beard, referring to the beard they have that covers their muzzle, making them look like an old man. In 1926, the Miniature Schnauzer was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club and is now the 17th most popular dog breed in America. | ||
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| Standard of the Miniature Schnauzer | ||
A little of the Japanese Spaniel |
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| The Japanese Spaniel originated at least 1,500 years ago and was part of the Chinese royal court around 500 AD. Others think they were bred in Korea and migrated from there, but the majority of experts say the Japanese Spaniel is bred to be a companion dog. They were originally called Japanese Spaniels, but were descended from the Pekingese and Pug. Another story is that the Japanese Chin was given to the Emperor of Japan as a gift from the Chinese Emperor in 1000 A.D. In 1854, a commodore named Matthew Perry brought the Japanese Spaniel to Europe and gave a pair to Queen Victoria and a pair to President Franklin Pierce. In 1888, the breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club, although it was known as the Japanese Spaniel until 1977. Today, the Japanese Chin is the 108th most popular dog breed in the United States. | ||
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| Standard of the Japanese Spaniel |
Appearance of the Mini Schnauzer Chin |
| Your Mini Schnauzer Chin is a small breed, about 30.5 centimeters tall and weighing around 4.5 kilos. Their large, wide-set eyes are dark brown and they have a short muzzle with a black nose. Their feathered tail curves over their body, with short legs, a long torso, a square, rectangular head and pointed, triangular ears that can fold back. The Mini Schnauzer Chin can come in a variety of colors, but is usually mostly white with accent colors of brindle, sable, piebald, silver, fawn, cream, red, brown, gray or black. Their bright, alert expression shows their friendliness and interest in everything around them. |
Temperament of the Mini Schnauzer Chin |
| While the Mini Schnauzer Chin is a friendly dog, it is not very good with small children. They are small and easily hurt, so they can become vicious if they feel threatened. What's more, they need to be socialized early, as puppies, so that they learn to get along well in a house with other animals. As they are difficult to train, obedience classes are recommended. However, if you have the time and patience, you can train them yourself. The Mini Schnauzer Chin has problems with housetraining, and many owners of this breed end up using puppy pads to prevent them from ruining their carpets. They are good pets for those who have the time and dedication to train them. |
Needs and activities of the Mini Schnauzer Chin |
| The Mini Schnauzer Chin doesn't need too much exercise, but you should make sure it gets at least half an hour to 45 minutes of activity a day. They're small enough to enjoy most of their activities indoors, but they do need to get out into the fresh air every day, and it's good for them to have a fenced yard to play in. This breed loves to chase rabbits and squirrels. So be sure to keep her on a leash when she's not in an enclosed space. If your dog doesn't get enough exercise, he may become bored or restless. |
Maintenance of the Mini Schnauzer Chin |
| The Mini Schnauzer Chin needs a lot of care for its coat. You need to brush them daily with a pin brush and comb to work on both the outer and inner layers. In addition, they need to be professionally groomed every few months to prevent matting. If they have stiff fur, you'll need to use a stripping blade to remove dead hairs every couple of months, or you can do it by hand. Trim your Mini Schnauzer Chin's nails about once a month and wipe its ears every two weeks to avoid irritation and wax build-up. Brushing once or twice a week is also recommended. |
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