Finally get to say goodbye to you Elmo. I believe you should be going home soon. On this particular weekday, I quickly rush home to groom him as I know this would probably be the last opportunity that I have. He is usually calm and steady when he is at the grooming table. It's good to train your dog to stand on table so that they feel more comfortable during grooming section. That's how Show Dogs are trained. Show dogs do have to practise standing straight and proud on table everyday.
I still prefer to have his coat short and neat as Schnauzers have beard. When they have their meals or drinks, its always very messy and wet which makes them untidy. Grooming them once a month would be a good. Schnauzers do have pointed or loop ears. My previous dog Gigi have pointed ear which makes her look like a goat. For Show dogs, when they are about 8 to 10 weeks they will have their ear crop as this will make their ear sharp and pointed. Though they look more alert and smarter but going through cropping at such a young age can be quite cruel. That's why Singapore ban this cropping of ears years back.
Things You Should Know:
Miniature Schnauzers are high-energy dogs. Without lots of exercises and activities, they can go a little stir-crazy and buggy and mischievous. Miniature Schnauzers, if neglected or not sufficiently exercised, can become destructive or get into other types of trouble.
Miniature Schnauzers need to be brushed regularly to avoid matting. You might want to occasionally trim their beards as well. A healthy Miniature Schnauzer can live as long as 15 years, aging gracefully. Relatively healthy, they can sometimes develop eye problems, kidney stones and diabetes.
