Standard Schnauzers in Virginia: Sweet Idgie

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Sweet Idgie

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JamesSeptember 23, 2012 at 6:51 AM
Hi – Will you please post a link to your Blog at The Standard Schnauzer Community at vorts.com? Our members will love it.
Members include: Standard Schnauzer Owners, Breeders, Rescues and Lovers.
It's easy to do, just cut and paste the link and it automatically links back to your website...
You can also add Photos, Videos, Rescues and Classifieds if you like. Post as much or as often as you like.
Email me if you need any help or would like me to do it for you.
The Standard Schnauzer Community: http://www.vorts.com/standard_schnauzers/
Thanks,
James Kaufman, Editor
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THE HISTORY OF THE BREED:

THE HISTORY OF THE BREED:

The Standard Schnauzer has been around since about the 15 century.

The breed was first noted to be depicted in paintings, the most recognized

one being “Madonna With a Multitude of Animals”,which was painted in 1503

by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528).

Schnauzers were originally bred for German tradesmen and farmers who

traveled the countryside and sold their wares from carts. They were in need of a guard dog that was compact, with a medium build and would not take up too much space. The German's wanted the dog to be strong, protective and to be a good companion. A black German Poodle was crossed with a Gray Wolfspitz and a

Wire-haired Pinscher. It took about 50 years of breeding in order to

perfect the fixed breed.

Standard Schnauzers were used during WWI as guard dogs for the Red Cross and as dispatch carriers for the German Army.The breed first came to the United States in 1905 and by 1925 the Standard Schnauzer Club of America was formed.

Standard Schnauzers in Virginia

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Sweet Idgie

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