The Insider’s Guide to Mini, Standard & Giant Schnauzers written by specialist canine author & Mini Schnauzer owner Linda Whitwam.
Linda set up the www.Max-the-Schnauzer.com website in 2008 & in this 264-page 'Schnauzer Bible' she answers the dozens of questions new & prospective owners have. Packed full of insider tips, this is the only reference book you’ll ever need & essential reading for anyone getting a puppy, adult or rescue Schnauzer.
Puppies - Learn:
- Typical Temperaments of the 3 Types of Schnauzer
- Getting Through the First Few Days & Nights
- Where Should Puppy Sleep?
- Understanding Your Puppy & Building a Bond
- Exercise - How Much & How Often
- Crate Training & Housetraining
- Obedience Training, incl. Sit, Stay, Recall, Lead & Clicker Training
- Dealing with Bad Behaviour
- Socialization
- How to Deal with Issues like Puppy Biting
- How Often to Bathe & Groom Your Schnauzer
- Feeding a Puppy, Adult & Senior Dog
- Exercise – How Often & How Much?
If you haven’t got your puppy yet, save money & potential heartache by following our guidelines:
- Schnauzers for Allergy Sufferers
- Where NOT to Buy a Schnauzer From
- How to Spot a Poorly-Bred Pup
- How to Find a Good Breeder & Questions to Ask
- How to Pick a Healthy Pup or Adult Dog
- Choosing the Right Temperament
- Colours, Male or Female?
- Schnauzer-Proofing Your Home
- Finding & Caring for Rescue Schnauzers
Schnauzer Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect Schnauzers, Allergies, Ear Infections, Skin Issues, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming & De-Fleaing. Recognizing symptoms of ill health early on can prevent a chronic condition & save a fortune in vets’ bills.
REVIEWS FOR THE SCHNAUZER HANDBOOK:
â€I adopted an adult miniature schnauzer three weeks ago & this has been very enlightening. Thank you!â€Â JOANE DUNIGAN, USA
â€We have just acquired our first Schnauzer pup as of yesterday! …I would heartily recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Schnauzers and/or thinking of getting one. It is well written and easy to read, and all the information given is relevant and interesting,â€Â SARAH TULLIS, UK
â€This book is EXCELLENT…we bought it before committing to purchase a Miniature Schnauzer, & the information it contained convinced us that this was the breed for us, & from there, we bought ‘Anders’ & he has been nothing but a sheer delight to our family,â€Â REBEL59, USA
â€I bought this book really to see if a Schnauzer was the right dog for us! Everything you need to know about Schnauzers is in this book, truly a great insight into these beautiful dogs from start to finish, cannot wait to own one,â€Â MRS GINA M. HICKEY, UK
â€This is a fantastic book for all information on Schnauzers. We have had our mini for only 2 days, and have read this book through and through, and so has my 12 year old son. We feel so much more knowledgeable now,â€Â MRS A, UK
â€I’ve learnt a lot about this breed by reading this book. It is a practical guide to how one must look after a schnauzer, I recommend it to all schnauzer owners. It has taught me a lot,â€Â A MANDITA, USA
"If you love Schnauzers like I do, you'll love this book. It is comprehensive, interesting & fun. Every page is packed full of information & certainly sheds light on some of my Mini’s behaviour," P. DERRICK, LONDON, UK
