Among Friends

[chessielady]

The Giant Schnauzer is a VERY formidable dog! Really not for everyone. I love the looks but not for me!!

[just bee]

---

@chessielady wrote:

The Giant Schnauzer is a VERY formidable dog! Really not for everyone. I love the looks but not for me!!

---

@chessielady 

That's the one thing I know.  There are the breeds I love and admire, and there are the breeds I can live with. 

[bikerbabe]

I still prefer a cat. 🥰 I’ve discovered over the years that my extreme noise sensitivity doesn’t mix well with a dog even though I love all animals.

[just bee]

---

@bikerbabe wrote:
I still prefer a cat. 🥰 I’ve discovered over the years that my extreme noise sensitivity doesn’t mix well with a dog even though I love all animals.

---

@bikerbabe 

Don't tell anyone, but I was a cat person in my youth.

[geezerette]

Cats are just different from dogs.  Obviously. ☺️  Neither better or worse.  Just a matter of preference and lifestyle.  

But big dogs and little dogs are different from each other too.  

I've been fortunate to live with all in my life. 💕

[geezerette]

---

@rnmom wrote:

---

@just bee wrote:

Congratulations, Monty.

---

@just bee - I actually wanted one of these but hubby wanted the poodle. He was impatient. He says we can still get one but I'm definitely not getting another dog. 

---

@rnmom 

I ended up with two dogs after I said "No more dogs!".🤣

[just bee]

---

@geezerette wrote:

Cats are just different from dogs.  Obviously. ☺️  Neither better or worse.  Just a matter of preference and lifestyle.  

But big dogs and little dogs are different from each other too.  

I've been fortunate to live with all in my life. 💕

---

@geezerette 

Same here.  And sometimes all at the same time. 

[viva923]

I have never owned an animal ever-

that dog that won that big dog show. Monty is that dog hard to live with? does it shed a lot ? just questions. The dog looks so cute and loveable . enjoy reading about different things. 

[occasionalrain]

We had a miniature Shnauzer years ago, they need to be trimmed and their beard can get messy. I believe children need pets to learn care and compassion.

[just bee]

---

@viva923 wrote:

I have never owned an animal ever-

that dog that won that big dog show. Monty is that dog hard to live with? does it shed a lot ? just questions. The dog looks so cute and loveable . enjoy reading about different things. 

---

@viva923 

I enjoy listening to the breed descriptions during the dog show.  

Even if you go to the AKC website, you'll see statements like:

The breed is not for the casual owner.

Early socialization and puppy training classes are a must with this strong, protective breed.

A Giant Schnauzer needs to have a job. 

The Giant is a high-energy, protective, territorial guard dog.

These are things a person tends to ignore when they see a dog and decide they want it based on a certain look.  What the breeder is telling you is that if you don't properly train the dog, it's going to be a crazed baby killer.

And that's how millions of dogs end up in shelters.