Ok crunch time..pug..or mini schnauzer? I'm down to these two and need help!!?

You really have your hands busy. I was a Miniature Schnauzer breeder for 20 years and they are a delightful playful and happy little breed, however the grooming can be a nightmare even if you do it yourself, and an ungroomed Schnauzer looks like any old mutt you'd see in the street.

If you decide on a MS I would definitely recommend either the black and silver or the solid black variety as they are not nearly as hyper and noisy as the salt and peppers and have not the inherited health problems so common in the salt and pepper variety.

I've never owned a Pug, but I've had them in my training classes and they can be adorable. The grooming is sure a heck of a lot easier than the Schnauzers......lol

For what it's worth, here is the AKC standard for both breeds;

http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_schnauzer/

http://www.akc.org/breeds/pug/

You really have your hands busy. I was a Miniature Schnauzer breeder for 20 years and they tend to be a fantastic playful and happy little breed, nevertheless the grooming are able to be a nightmare even if you do it yourself, and an ungroomed Schnauzer looks like each prior mutt you'd see in the street. If you determine on a MS I would certainly recommend both the black and silver or the powerful black selection as they tend to be not almost as hyper and noisy as the salt and peppers and have not the inherited well being issues so common in the salt and pepper variety. I've by no means owned a Pug, nevertheless I've experienced them in my coaching classes and they are able to be adorable. The grooming is certain a heck of a great deal easier than the Schnauzers......lol For what it is worth, right here is the AKC regular for each breeds; akc.org/breeds/miniature_schn... akc.org/breeds/pug/

The schnauzer. In fact, maybe consider a standard instead of a mini.

The pug would have trouble keeping up in the dog park especially on warm days when you'd have to worry about his being able to breathe.

The owner of the dog needs to know how to "operate" the dog, same way you can get into a car that's in perfect running order but if you don't know how to drive you won't have much luck making the car go anywhere. If the owner doesn't know how to maintain the training, the dog will soon become untrained again. Read more here https://tr.im/ZdQ1J

People seem to think that once a dog is trained, that's it. Not true. You must reinforce the dog's training every single day in some way. It's best if the owner and the dog go together to get trained. As a professional trainer once said to me "We can train any dog in 2 days. It takes longer to train the owners

I have three miniature schnauzers in my home. I don't think that I need to specifically say what breed you should get. It's implied.

I think a schnauzer would be better. Try getting one from www.petfinder.com or a breed rescue.

Avoid pet shops and back yard breeders.

Schnauzer Pug

schnauzer

\closer to same size

any dog can be good if trained, exercised, socialized, groomed and has vet care

live in house with family

Pug! they are great with children! They are awesome companions and really love playing with you :-) buy a pug, you won't regret it.

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