Some do, but most don't.... or won't. Many schnauzers detest water and only accept it if it is in their water bowl. Rain is a horrific event for many of them<G>
I will say that many years ago, my second schnauzer was at the lake with my family and she jumped out of the boat and into the lake, and my husband had to jump in to save her. After I arrived there, upon hearing this, I spent the rest of the weekend trying to teach that dog how to swim. It was an impossible task because, although she did sort of paddle with her front feet, she wouldn't with her back. She sort of evolved into bouncing through the water.... as her rear sank to the bottom and then pulled the rest of her down, she would push herself off to get back up to the top, get a breath, and then sink back down again. Thereafter, we kept her out of any boat, and she confined herself to just getting her toes wet as she walked along the beach.
One spring I was planting down by our pond which still had a small bit of ice on it. Peter, my then young and inexperienced hunting dog, was with me, and suddenly saw something on the far side of the pond he wanted to chase. He went sailing into that icy pond (undoubtedly thinking that the ice and surrounding water was solid) and went totally underwater. I stood there for an eternity of seconds, remembering Sass, and praying Peter wasn't like his great-great-great whatever grandmother as I contemplated having to dive into that icy pond to retrieve him. As Peter came up splashing and then slowly navigated to shore with my encouragement, I thanked God that at least that one had a bit of swimming instinct.
So to answer your question, each schnauzer must be taken on a case-by-case basis. If you go boating with yours, I would always make sure that it is always wearing a life vest, even if it does swim. They can get tired in the water, just as we do.
Karen
Yes, they can. All dogs can swim.
But everyone i have had only liked to walkout and get up to its legs and then come back. They can swim....but from my experience they really don't enjoy it. i wont put them in the water and force them to swim, i figure if they want to they will
My Schnauzer/Scottie mix loves to swim.
some do ,some don't.
yes they could
a miniature schnauzer is the only "breed" of miniature schnauzers. you have your giant schnauzers and there are yet to be toy schnauzers which would be smaller than miniatures.
Miniature Schnauzers weigh from 6 - 7 kg.
There are many places online to find information about miniature schnauzers. Try websites like Wikipedia, dogbreedinfo, and the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada.
Miniature schnauzers can have apples, but in small pieces so they cannot choke on it.
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Miniature schnauzers are loyal and protective, but need attention. All miniature schnauzers are different. Some may be quieter than others, that mainly depends on their environment and how they are taken care of. Miniature schnauzer should be walked at least 30 minutes each day. Miniature schnauzers are highly intelligent dogs, but may bark when they are alone for a long time. (separation anxiety) Some miniature schnauzers are quiet and don't bark when they are alone for long periods of time. Miniature schnauzers can be stubborn sometimes. They need a lot of love and attention. Miniature schnauzers are very sweet dogs that are willing to please. With the right amount of exercise, love, and care, miniature schnauzers are awesome sogs. :P :]
I have never given my miniature schnauzers cow milk. i would stick to just strictly giving them water.
miniature schnauzers like cool environment, not a hot one. they can also deal with kids and other dogs.
yes
they have cats as enemies
No, according to the book The Intelligence of Dogs by Stanley Coren, Miniature Schnauzers are the twelfth most intelligent dog breed.
Ours? About 7 pounds.