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    Schnauzers / Pinschers

    I'm unfamiliar with the the short hand lingo. What does DR mean? thanks
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    Schnauzers / Pinschers

    Does anyone have any experience with Standard Schnauzers and/or German Pinschers? I know the history of each of the breeds and everything on print that I can find but they are not very popular so have not met very many of them in person. I'm thinking of either as my next breed.
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    Any tips on how to curb toy possession aggression towards other dogs?

    A good thing to teach your dog is to take an object and release it. It's one of my top 5 things that every dog should know. Start small. Start with a treat. tell them to wait before asking them to "take it" Move on to an object and when they "release" or "leave it" give them the treat. then...
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    Hello

    thanks for the heads up. The cocker/poo I had when I was a tiny child. (I'm in my 30's now) Even back then I remember her being called a cockapoo even before the designer dog trend. My little "schnese" is the result of someone's pet/show havanese and a crafty little schnauzer who got...
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    Huskies anyone?

    Beautiful dogs!!!! Very smart but cheeky! I've had 4 huskies from all different owners stay with us. For some reason all their names started with K??!! They were all very good at escaping. One did get out and killed 2 chickens. They were talkers. LOTS of endurance. they can go all day...
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    Alaskan Malamutes

    I have looked after a few malamutes and they were all very good dogs. they are the BIGGEST teddy bears!!!! I love them but would never get one. Too big and too much shedding. They are talkers. they more talk to you rather than just make noise for no reason. Interesting that both the...
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    Pack order/Social hierarchy

    I'm a newbie here and just wanted to add a comment/observation. I love this topic!! Being a owner of a dog boarding facility I get to observe dogs behaviour. I find it facinating. Personally I have never seen any alpha dogs. I have never seen any "dominant" dog going around pinning other...
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    Hello

    Hey there, I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. A brief introduction: I have had dogs all my life. A cockapoo, a german shepherd, a border collie, a lab/rottie cross and now i have my little Schnese (mini schnuazer / havanese x). I have done a few obedience trials in the past with other...
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