Anybody got any advice on these dogs? Thinking of getting one.
Mini Schnauzers?
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I hate little dogs myself... my neighbor has them and they bark constantly. Good for absolutely nothing, except barking, eating, and crapping on your lawn. But hey that's just me. I'd rather have a cat than have a useless little dog.
We've had 3 of them, some of the most loyal dogs I've seen. If properly trained they do a lot more than yap. I am not a big fan of purebreds tho, do to inbreeding they all seem slightly tarded. My best dogs have had some mutt in them.
We have a Shi'tzu and a mini schnauzer. The American Kennel Assoc. says the Mini-shnauzer is "alert". Ya....it's f&$kin alert all right....never sleeps...runs around all night and all day, up, down, up, down, yip, yap, in the dog door, out the dog door, what's at the front fence? what's at the back fence? wait...run in the house and look out the front window...hey, I can get a better look under the front gate...out the dog door...etc, etc, etc. Meanwhile Norm the Shi'tzu is nicely laying on the couch beside you watching TV and waiting for a cracker to hit the ground....he'll never get it mind you....since the spaz will come running by on the way to one of it's missions and catch anything before it hits the ground. The schnauzer can HEAR cheese....seriously. Oh and she REALLY freaks out on the leash when other dogs come into her line of sight....goes mental...snarling and growling. DON'T DO IT MAN!
OMG LMAO!!!!!! My wife is on her third mini schnoozer & her dad has a couple. Ok dogs but I am done with them
That's frikkin hilarious Dave! You should right a book, lol.
I had two of them and they were damn good dogs, had to leave them with the ex-lady but I sure miss them. They can be yappy around new people but not for long, mine were not bad at all. They can have some energy but i think you take that risk with any dog. Very smart dogs, no shedding, but like any pure dog they can have their problems. Keep them on a good diet with maybe a 1/4 cup food in the A.M. and 1/4 in the P.M. and all good. I will own another for sure. I never went with the full on schnauzer hair cut I would leave the face to look like an ewalk (from starwars haha) more of a puppy look then cut the rest of the body like a regular schnauzer. Good luck, two of them together is less hassel I think. Train them right and they will be great dogs. And the chit your buddy's will give you about your hunting dogs is priceless!!
My wife grew up with one. Friends have had several. I grew up with German shorthairs and told my wife " how the he!! can I go fishing hunting with one of those" !! We have 2. I love these dogs ! So smart and fun. They dont need to be taken for a run. NO SHEDDING !!! Keep their bowl full all the time and they just eat what and when they want and they look perfect. Super fun loving dogs. I think having two is the greatest. They love each other and keep each other active. I hate dogs that beg constantly. We have NEVER given our dogs anything but dog food and treats from a certain cabinet and begging has never been a issue. They know where to go at dinner.
We keep the schnauzer face and cut their bodies pretty short.
Highly recommend them !
We keep the schnauzer face and cut their bodies pretty short.
Highly recommend them !
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Superjag
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That, my friends is a classic piece of contemporary literature. Freaking awesome, Dave. They should print that in the AKC Breed guide.
Always been a lab guy myself, but having hardwood floors, I confess the no-shedding thing is something I could get used to.
Addendum: my wife read this thread so I am forced to mention that although Molly (the mini-spaz) is a high-energy nut-job, I do like her and get a kick out of her antics. Her and Norm get along great and both being non-shedders is GREAT.
We did have 2 of them so they kept each other company. Like I said they were great dogs. We went from 3 dogs (2 of them minis and 1 other) and now we have none so it has been an adjustment.
That loud CRACK you all just heard was the marriage whip owning Dave!!!! Do us all a favor and reach down below your belt buckle and rub a little... if you find a pair of balls, feel free to post again, if not... well you get it I think..
That loud CRACK you all just heard was the marriage whip owning Dave!!!! Do us all a favor and reach down below your belt buckle and rub a little... if you find a pair of balls, feel free to post again, if not... well you get it I think..
ROTFLMAO, I think that pair of balls are kept in a velvet lined box and the only key is kept by the wife.
Neg rep for both of ya! HAhahahaha! Did I mention that it's great the dogs are non-shedders....and it's great the wife is a non-SLEDDER? LOL. (kidding on the rep, eh)
Did your wife let you post that?
the missus has a chorki, which is a mini chihuahua (sp?) and mini yorki cross, excellent dog, smaller than the cat, only barks when someone or thing comes around, doesn't shed, smart and very attached
Did your wife let you post that?
You just GOTTA stop this, I'm tryng to work and keep spewing soda from my nose with every post.
My ol' Lady doesn't say boo if I sled, camp, quad or drink any day or weekend of the year.....so if I gotta like the pooches to keep her happy....I'm doin' it! "The Boys" are firmly in my control......ya nerve-wrackin' son's o' beeches! LOL.
If by "firmly in control" you mean: in a glass jar on the mantle.... then yes, "Dave's boys" are "firmly in control." hahahaha
Your misery is making this a great day for me buddy!!!
If by "firmly in control" you mean: in a glass jar on the mantle.... then yes, "Dave's boys" are "firmly in control." hahahaha
Your misery is making this a great day for me buddy!!!
I was thinking he had both hands on them 
