Schnauzer Showcase

Schnauzer Coat

Schnauzers are known for their distinctive beards and long, feathery eyebrows. Typically, they are shaved down the back while the hairs on their legs are kept long and curly. Some show-schnauzers have their back hairs 'stripped' by hand. It is traditional to have the tails trimmed and the ears clipped to give an alert appearance. The Schnauzer's beard and leg hair should be brushed often to prevent mats from forming. Schnauzers have a double coat. The top or guard coat is wiry, while the undercoat is soft. Stripping removes the undercoat and stimulates the hard top coat to come in fuller. The undercoat coat should be "stripped" (loose, dead hair is plucked) at least twice a year. A stripped schnauzer will have a hard wiry coat as described in the breed standard . A shaved pet will lose the hard top coat and only exhibit the soft undercoat.[10]Schnauzers are a breed of dog that sheds less often than most dogs but is not hypoallergenic, as allergies are caused by dander. Dander can be controlled by feeding your dog a higher quality diet, and grooming it frequently. (Article from Wikipedia)