Appearance of the Schnau-Tzu
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The Schnau-Tzu inherits traits from both its parent breeds; as with all mixed breeds, you can expect it to inherit more physical characteristics from either parent breed, or a relatively equal combination of traits from each. The Schnau-Tzu will be a small dog, usually weighing less than 7 kilos, with a curled tail. This lively hybrid can be seen in black, black and white, brown, fawn and silver. Its coat will generally be straight, soft and fine, and of medium to long length. You can expect the Schnau-Tzu to have short legs and floppy ears. Typically a very cute dog, the Schnau-Tzu resembles a teddy bear or stuffed animal. |
Temperament of the Schnau-Tzu
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The Schnau-Tzu inherits its behavioral traits from its parent breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer and the Shih Tzu. The Schnau-Tzu is generally highly intelligent and, thanks to this and its desire to please its owners, is often easy to train. As the Schnau-Tzu is friendly to other people and other dogs, and behaves well with young children, this hybrid will make an excellent family pet. Most Schnau-Tzus are very playful and enjoy spending time with their owners doing physical activities. Hybrids are likely to be affectionate towards their humans and enjoy the opportunity to be held. A very sociable breed, the Schnau-Tzu loves attention, even if it can occasionally be moody. |
Needs and activities of the Schnau-Tzu
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The Schnau-Tzu's activity requirements vary according to the dog and the characteristics it has inherited from its parents. This hybrid is generally quite active and will need regular exercise to ensure its physical and mental health. Daily exercise can include several walks a day, indoor play and trips to the dog park. As the Schnau-Tzu is such a small dog, it's advisable to keep a close eye on it when it's playing with other dogs to ensure its safety. As the Schnau-Tzu is a small dog, it can live well in an apartment, as long as you make sure it gets the exercise it needs. If you have a house with a garden, be sure to keep an eye on him when he's outside, as he may enjoy trying to dig his way under the fence. |
Maintenance of the Schnau-Tzu
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The Schnau-Tzu is a dog with low to moderate shedding, which means you can concentrate your maintenance efforts on your dog rather than on removing hair from your sofa. We recommend brushing your dog several times a week and/or taking him to the groomer regularly to maintain his coat. As his hair is of medium to long length, his coat can easily mat or tangle. To preserve your dog's long-term dental health, you should brush his teeth two or three times a week. As with any dog, you should keep an eye on his nails and trim them when they become too long. |