The Standard Schnauzer will make a great family dog! They thrive as a member of the family and are known as the dog with the human brain.
The Standard Schnauzer will be a loyal member of the family. He will want to be involved with you at all times. Even if you are just watching television, he will need to be included at your side. He feels that he is the most important part of your pack and should be treated with the adoration and respect he deserves. This may involve an inordinate amount of constant supervision and attention. He can be a handful that will keep you on your toes, but he will be a devoted and loyal one! You will have to decide if this is what you want in a dog for your family.
The Standard Schnauzer loves to play with his family. There are various games that you can play with him to keep him occupied! Any game that involves the acts of running and chasing things will be deemed as fun and he may never want the game to end. He has more than enough energy for all of the members of his family and will not tire as easily as the humans in his pack. It's just too bad you can't bottle and shelve that energy for later use! He would tirelessly play for hours and hours if you would let him. Such moments can be fun and invigorating albeit tiring. These moments can be used to deepen the bond between you and the Standard Schnauzer. He will want and need to play very hard and very often!
The Standard Schnauzer is excellent with children. He is often referred to as the "kinder-watcher." He does best with older children who are deemed to be considerate. However, he will do just fine with younger children if supervised closely. He may take to trying to herd the small children and will not know the difference between his human charges and sheep. He may inadvertently nip at the child who is reluctant to go where he wants them to. He is not meaning to harm the child, only control them and encourage them to do his bidding.
The Standard Schnauzer will be an excellent protector for your family. He will guard and watch both hearth and home. He will defend you and your children with little or no regard for his own safety. They are reported to actually defend and protect to the death for their family.
The Standard Schnauzer will make a great family companion to a family that will give him lots of affection and lots of love. If you are a family who will dote and shower affection on your dog, then the Standard Schnauzer is the perfect dog for you! He will be a devoted and loyal friend to you for his entire life. He will protect you from each and every harm. What more could a family ask for in a dog?
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