r/schnauzers

Hello everyone!

For a while now I've been doing a lot of research on what dog breed I will own in the future, right now I have one acd, two maremmas and one Maltese, I also had a Yorkie that passed a few years ago.

Basically all I want out of a dog is a heeler with less energy. I really like their overall personality, confident, crazy, smart, very serious demeanor, attaches to one person, doesn't really cuddle but likes being around you, loves to learn new things, like to do a bunch of different stuff, are very adaptable. My only qualms with my boy is that he has far too much energy for me, and he also has a lot go same sex aggression.

That said, standards schnauzers seem to be more of a rare breed, I can't find a lot of info on them. Of course I'm still doing my research. So I want to know from owners what they think!

Do you think one would be a good match for me? I want a dog that can go anywhere with me, from the park to trails to shopping malls and bars. I don't like dogs that love everyone on the street, I like them to be more reserved. I also prefer more serious dogs, as in, dogs that take tuemselves super seriously and are no too silly, like say a labrador. I'm looking for a dog with a good off switch as well. I'm not a very fit person, I can go on long walks and I do enjoy hiking, but I can't run. I plan on doing basic obedience and trick training, maybe trying agility out as well. I love to do dog related stuff so I want a smart dog that enjoys these kinds of activities

Here are some questions as well!

- are standards dog friendly?

- can they be left alone for long periods? If all goes well when I get one I will be living alone, in an apartment, and working 8h days. My plan is to do doggy day care twice a week at least. I also want another dog after the first one is mature enough.

- are they velcro dogs? I don't mind the following around, but if they are the sort of dog that wants to be touching me at all times that can be a bother

- I've read some people say they are territorial. How hard is it to train them to accept visitors?

- can they be trained to be off leash? This is not a requirement for me, I'm just curious

- How much exercise per day would you say? I'm thinking at least 40min walks + 5min of training everyday, with longer activities in the weekends. This is similar to what I did with my acd when we lived in an apartment, except the mf required 2h exercise everyday lol

- how often do they have to get a haircut? Would once every 45 day or so be enough?

- do they smell? Some dogs have a Smell. Acds and maremmas don't. Maltese and yorkies do. My maremmas and acd barely ever get a bath, but my Maltese and my Yorkie do get bathed regularly. How often would a standard need a bath?

- I've read they're a fairly healthy breed. Have you guys had any health problems with them?

- I've seen people saying they bark a lot. I am willing to put the work and training in to avoid this, but am I just being stupid and they will bark all day regardless?

- I've read some people say they don't like fetch. Is this true? Or is it more of a dog to dog kind of thing?

Hey new to the group and I was curious if anyone could explain the difference between phantom and not specifically with liver/tan or black/tan. I’m getting a puppy later this year and I’m curious to see how their coloring is different when phantom vs not and also how puppies look like adults. Feel free to share pics of ur cute puppy!