Hidden Creek Standard Schnauzers has been in business since 1988 breeding the Standard Schnauzer to strict Standard Schnauzer Club of America (SSCA) breeding standards. The Standard Schnauzer is a highly intelligent breed. Extremely good watchdogs, they are also very gentle and loving. Quite playful and energetic, they can even be a bit precocious at times! They are great with children, and soon become inseparable members of the family.

The Breed

The Standard Schnauzer is sociable, highly intelligent and alert. Schnauzers can be "comedians", formidable guards, and great family companions. Properly raised and trained, they are reliable companions with children. Schnauzers are a very enthusiastic breed and thrive on interaction with any family activities. Therefore they suit an active family with older children, but can be very gentle with young children if properly trained. If they are not kept involved in family activities, they may invent their own entertainment. They are usually not unnecessary barkers but have a deep, intimidating bark which is useful as a watch dog. Schnauzers are noted for guarding the family home and for displaying devotion to their immediate family and their family's circle of friends. Consequently they may take time to warm up to strangers. They learn easily but can also become bored with repetition. They are often determined and may want to do things their own way, thus owners should be firm and consistent. Standard schnauzers are also excellent herders of sheep and cattle, which reflects their origin as a general-purpose farm dog, and many have achieved herding titles.

Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Schnauzer#Temperament