Miniature Schnauzer: Your Happy Healthy Pet - Hardcover

by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz (Author)

Miniature, but mighty protective. Bearded, but beguiling. Affectionate, but somewhat independent. Traditionally among the AKC's 15 most popular breeds, Miniature Schnauzers pack a lot of personality into their sturdy, compact frames. This guide fills you in on their needs and attributes, covering:
* The history and traits of the breed
* How to select your pet
* Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home
* Feeding, exercise, training, and healthcare
* Grooming the double coat and the characteristic bushy beard, mustache, and eyebrows
* Bonus chapters available on companion Web site

Typically sociable and loyal, your Miniature Schnauzer will probably want to stay by your side--whether you're taking a walk or taking a nap

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Miniature, but mighty protective. Bearded, but beguiling. Affectionate, but somewhat independent. Traditionally among the AKC's 15 most popular breeds, Miniature Schnauzers pack a lot of personality into their sturdy, compact frames. This guide fills you in on their needs and attributes, covering: The history and traits of the breedHow to select your petThings you'll need to make your pup feel at homeFeeding, exercise, training, and healthcareGrooming the double coat and the characteristic bushy beard, mustache, and eyebrowsBonus chapters available on companion Web site

Typically sociable and loyal, your Miniature Schnauzer will probably want to stay by your side--whether you're taking a walk or taking a nap!

Author Biography

Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz is the author of or a contributor to "Pugs For Dummies, Your Yorkshire Terrier's Life, The Dog Sourcebook, Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide, " and "Dogspeak." She has also written numerous magazine articles about dogs. She is a multiple winner of the Dog Writers Association of America's Maxwell Award for Excellence, and the recipient of the ASPCA Special Writing Award.
A graduate of UCLA's Masters in Writing program, Elaine is a member of the Dog Writers Association of America, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Independent Writers of Southern California. She has lived with Miniature Schnauzers and other breeds all her life. Elaine writes the Dalmatian breed column for the "AKC Gazette, " breeds and shows Dalmatians in obedience and conformation, and teaches all-breed conformation classes.
She shares her home in Westlake Village, California, with her husband, Steve. The couple has four grown children: Sameya, Sara and husband Ryan, Seth, and Beth-Jo.