Standard Schnauzer Forum:
Standard vs mini as pet?

Would appreciate any info that would help us in the selection of a family pet. I think I would like a standard but have more personal recommendations for the mini. I plan to have the dog a long time and want to make the right choice. Thanks!!

Well, all I can say is that I have a Giant Schnauzer. This mail is late coming, but its here! I never had the joy of having a Standard of a Mini, but I have a Giant and I must say...he is the greatest dog Ive ever owned! Ive heard standards and minis have tempermants....but Giants are very social (depending on how you train them) and very very loving to their owners....ours is the greatest!! Hes very social, very smart (on his own and easily trained) and defensive when he has to be! Hes the best and he never leaves my side. Good luck in your decision, just wanted to tell you my thoughts on the Giant Schnauzers...........Kim