A bored Mini Schnauzer is an unhappy Mini Schnauzer. Because he’s intelligent and energetic, he thrives on varied activities and exercise. Make sure that you give him both, or he’ll become destructive and ill-tempered. They enjoy going for brisk walks and love running around and frolicking without their leash.
Mini Schnauzers learn quickly, but at the same time, can be stubborn. Really stubborn! Their favorite way of rebelling is to pretend that they don’t hear you when you try to make them do something. To maintain order in your household, YOU must be in charge and not the Schnauzer. If you let them get by with something even one time, they’ll remember it forever and you’ll find the behavior escalating. This is one of the downsides of living with a dog who might possibly be smarter than you are.
They usually play well with other dogs. They typically aren’t as aggressive toward other dogs as many other Terriers are, but they are brave and fearless around large dogs, a trait that can get them into big trouble.
Mini Schnauzers are high-maintenance in terms of grooming. Although they are low-shedding, they need to be clipped every five to eight weeks.
Miniature Schnauzers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they’re prone to certain health conditions.
