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SCHNAUZER FRIENDS SOUTH AFRICAWe love miniature schnauzers!Our mission is to spread joy and happiness to schnauzers and schnauzerholics!
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We love our tribe of schnauzerholics!
Schnauzer Friends South Africa have a large, happy and crazy community of miniature schnauzer parents. We have over 25000 schnauzer parents in our community and and are united by a common love of miniature schnauzers! We are addicted schnauzerholics! Once you have had a miniature schnauzer in your life, you cannot imagine a life without them.
Schnauzer Friends South Africa host FREE monthly miniature schnauzer fun walks, teach miniature schnauzer home grooming and share information regarding miniature schnauzer nutrition, care, grooming, general health. We encourage a fresh food, non processed diet. A healthy miniature schnauzer is a happy schnauzer! We are world famous for our healthy miniature schnauzer approved liver bread treat recipe! We also run The Miniature Schnauzer Schroyal Dog Hotel in Johannesburg, which caters exclusively for spoilt miniature schnauzers.
Share our passion for miniature schnauzers! Follow our super popular Facebook page Schnauzer Friends - South Africa. Join our busy and fun Facebook Group of schnauzerholics: Schnauzer Friends - South Africa Community for lots of schnauzer fun! You will also find us on Instagram at @schnauzerholics!
Share our passion for miniature schnauzers! Follow our super popular Facebook page Schnauzer Friends - South Africa. Join our busy and fun Facebook Group of schnauzerholics: Schnauzer Friends - South Africa Community for lots of schnauzer fun! You will also find us on Instagram at @schnauzerholics!
Schnauzerholic Deborah runs Schnauzer Friends South Africa when she is not working to make a living, or tummy tickling, talking to, cuddling or walking her four miniature schnauzers. Deborah and the Schnauzer Friends Schroyal Family live in Johannesburg.
Left to right: Top schnauzer supermodel and community worker Rosabella Catherine Merle Blane the 2nd (who's heart is so big we don't know how it fits inside her chest), His Royal Highness (HRH) Maximilian Gauntlett Sheldon Blane the 1st, naughty schnauzer Thomas Alan Leslie Blane the 3rd, and Her Royal Cuteness (HRC) Annabella Florence Amy Blane the 4th.
Deborah gives each of her miniature schnauzers least 132 kisses a day! 132 kisses is the absolute minimum amount of daily kisses a miniature schnauzer needs!
Left to right: Top schnauzer supermodel and community worker Rosabella Catherine Merle Blane the 2nd (who's heart is so big we don't know how it fits inside her chest), His Royal Highness (HRH) Maximilian Gauntlett Sheldon Blane the 1st, naughty schnauzer Thomas Alan Leslie Blane the 3rd, and Her Royal Cuteness (HRC) Annabella Florence Amy Blane the 4th.
Deborah gives each of her miniature schnauzers least 132 kisses a day! 132 kisses is the absolute minimum amount of daily kisses a miniature schnauzer needs!
WE ARE SCHNAUZERHOLICS! Share our passion for miniature schnauzers! Follow our super popular Facebook page Schnauzer Friends - South Africa. Join our busy and fun Facebook Group of schnauzerholics: Schnauzer Friends - South Africa Community for lots of schnauzer fun! You will also find us on Instagram at @schnauzerholics!
About the miniature schnauzer breed
Schnauzers consists of three breeds: the giant, standard, miniature. The miniature schnauzer breed is the most common in South Africa and is a popular and favourite family pet. Schnauzer Friends South Africa is for miniature schnauzers.
Miniature schnauzers leave paw prints on your heart!
The miniature schnauzer is a dog breed who's got it all in one small package: intelligence, affection, an extroverted temperament, humour, and a personality that's twice as big as they are. Throw in that signature beard and quivering enthusiasm, and they will make you laugh every day.
Miniature schnauzers are either salt and pepper, black and silver, black or white in colour. A miniature schnauzer adult should weigh between 7 and 10kg’s.
With a miniature schnauzer in the house, you'll never be alone, not even when you go to the bathroom. They have got personality-plus, and whether they are bounding around ahead of you or curled up snoozing on your lap, you'll never be bored with them around.
The miniature schnauzer is people-oriented and wants nothing more than to hang out with you. They are incredibly affectionate. A miniature schnauzer is intelligent, mischievous, and often stubborn. Full of life. They enjoy being warm and snug at night and having bed time stories read to them. They need to sleep inside, preferably in your bed or room!
Miniature schnauzers need to sleep inside and be part of the family. They need lots of LOVE and attention. They are the best friend you could ever wish for. They will steal your heart!
A bored miniature schnauzer is an unhappy miniature schnauzer. Because they are intelligent and energetic, they thrive on varied activities and exercise. Make sure that you give them both, or they will become destructive and depressed. They love to go on holiday with you and adventures to the park or beach.
Miniature schnauzers are protective of home and family. They are good guard dogs as they will bark at noises. They are good with well behaved kids and other dogs, but not to be trusted around small mammals. Miniature schnauzers do not like to be alone. They need schnauzer friends and a loving human family!
Caring for a Miniature Schnauzer
A miniature schnauzer is a long term 12 - 18 year commitment. Your miniature schnauzer relies on you for his/her basic dog care needs. This includes: routine vet visits, dog grooming, dental care, daily exercise, proper nutrition, fresh water, obedience training, mental stimulation, toys, a comfy bed and spending quality time with your furry companion. By doing so, you know you’ve taken every step possible to ensure your miniature schnauzer's overall good health.
Miniature schnauzers are low-shedding, but high-maintenance in terms of grooming. They need to be groomed every four to six weeks and brushed regularly and get tummy tickles every day. Miniature schnauzers need lots of fresh healthy unprocessed (low fat) yummy food. They have very sensitive tummies.
Miniature schnauzers prefer to live and socialise with other miniature schnauzers rather than other dog breeds. They get depressed if they don't have regular exercise, too little human interaction or are left outside all day.
Although considered to be a pretty healthy breed, miniature schnauzers still have a tendency towards certain dog illnesses. They are very sensitive to fat. Too much fat in their meals or a piece of boerewors slipped from the braai can make them very sick. According to Schnauzers-Rule.com, the top four health concerns for miniature schnauzers are Bladder Stones, Diabetes, Pancreatitis and Schnauzer Bumps. Being aware of what they are and what you can start doing today to prevent them, will help you keep your miniature schnauzer healthy and living longer. The best way to ensure good health is a fresh healthy unprocessed (low fat) diet, regular exercise and love.
The miniature schnauzer is a dog breed who's got it all in one small package: intelligence, affection, an extroverted temperament, humour, and a personality that's twice as big as they are. Throw in that signature beard and quivering enthusiasm, and they will make you laugh every day.
Miniature schnauzers are either salt and pepper, black and silver, black or white in colour. A miniature schnauzer adult should weigh between 7 and 10kg’s.
With a miniature schnauzer in the house, you'll never be alone, not even when you go to the bathroom. They have got personality-plus, and whether they are bounding around ahead of you or curled up snoozing on your lap, you'll never be bored with them around.
The miniature schnauzer is people-oriented and wants nothing more than to hang out with you. They are incredibly affectionate. A miniature schnauzer is intelligent, mischievous, and often stubborn. Full of life. They enjoy being warm and snug at night and having bed time stories read to them. They need to sleep inside, preferably in your bed or room!
Miniature schnauzers need to sleep inside and be part of the family. They need lots of LOVE and attention. They are the best friend you could ever wish for. They will steal your heart!
A bored miniature schnauzer is an unhappy miniature schnauzer. Because they are intelligent and energetic, they thrive on varied activities and exercise. Make sure that you give them both, or they will become destructive and depressed. They love to go on holiday with you and adventures to the park or beach.
Miniature schnauzers are protective of home and family. They are good guard dogs as they will bark at noises. They are good with well behaved kids and other dogs, but not to be trusted around small mammals. Miniature schnauzers do not like to be alone. They need schnauzer friends and a loving human family!
Caring for a Miniature Schnauzer
A miniature schnauzer is a long term 12 - 18 year commitment. Your miniature schnauzer relies on you for his/her basic dog care needs. This includes: routine vet visits, dog grooming, dental care, daily exercise, proper nutrition, fresh water, obedience training, mental stimulation, toys, a comfy bed and spending quality time with your furry companion. By doing so, you know you’ve taken every step possible to ensure your miniature schnauzer's overall good health.
Miniature schnauzers are low-shedding, but high-maintenance in terms of grooming. They need to be groomed every four to six weeks and brushed regularly and get tummy tickles every day. Miniature schnauzers need lots of fresh healthy unprocessed (low fat) yummy food. They have very sensitive tummies.
Miniature schnauzers prefer to live and socialise with other miniature schnauzers rather than other dog breeds. They get depressed if they don't have regular exercise, too little human interaction or are left outside all day.
Although considered to be a pretty healthy breed, miniature schnauzers still have a tendency towards certain dog illnesses. They are very sensitive to fat. Too much fat in their meals or a piece of boerewors slipped from the braai can make them very sick. According to Schnauzers-Rule.com, the top four health concerns for miniature schnauzers are Bladder Stones, Diabetes, Pancreatitis and Schnauzer Bumps. Being aware of what they are and what you can start doing today to prevent them, will help you keep your miniature schnauzer healthy and living longer. The best way to ensure good health is a fresh healthy unprocessed (low fat) diet, regular exercise and love.
Miniature schnauzers are voted top dogs!
WHEN GOD MADE MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS HE WAS JUST SHOWING OFF! A definitive ranking of the most overrated and underrated dog breeds! Miniature schnauzers are in the top right hand corner where it says HOT DOG !!!
This is something us SCHNAUZERHOLICS have always known. This chart, from David McCandless' new book "Knowledge is Beautiful", ranks 87 dog breeds and compares those rankings to the actual popularity of the breeds in the US. The ranking is based on a number of factors: trainability, life expectancy, lifetime cost (including the price of food and grooming), and suitability for children, among others.
The result: The dogs that he rates most highly are in the top right hand corner - and the miniature schnauzer is right up there !!!!!
The result: The dogs that he rates most highly are in the top right hand corner - and the miniature schnauzer is right up there !!!!!
Our famous Schnauzer Friends monthly fun walks
We are famous for our FREE miniature schnauzer fun walks. Miniature schnauzers love schadventures and seeing other miniature schnauzers. We arrange monthly Schnauzer Friends Fun Walks across South Africa, to enable like minded schnauzer parents to meet up and for the miniature schnauzers to have fun socialising. We currently host schnauzer fun walks in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay and George. ALL socialised, sterilised (unless under 6 months) miniature schnauzers WELCOME! So don't be shy. Come along. For more info about our walk click here.
Below are some pics of our fun walks. We love all the schnauzer and schanuzerholic smiles!
Proud Schnauzers and Schnauzerholics at a Johannesburg Schnauzer Friends Fun Walk.
Proud Schnauzers and Schnauzerholics at a Johannesburg Schnauzer Friends Fun Walk.
Proud Schnauzers and Schnauzerholics at a Pretoria Schnauzer Friends Fun Walk.
PHOTO SCHTRIBUTE Confirmed Schnauzerholic dad Peet Van der Vyver is schofficially the worlds best schnauzer photographer! He takes the most amazing photo's at no charge at our Johannesburg Fun Walks for us all to enjoy! He also always has a smile!
The Schnauzer Friends Schroyal Family
Deborah says "If you don't yet have a miniature schnauzer, and are thinking of getting a miniature schnauzer, we feel compelled to warn you that they sneak into your heart and then slowly take it over bit by bit until they own your whole heart and never ever let it go! NEVER EVER! You will become an addicted schnauzerholic like all of us! Yip, there is nothing you can do to fight it. It just happens!"
The Schroyal Family, HRH Maximilian, HRC Annabella, Naughty Thomas and Rosabella.
The Schroyal Family with schmommy Deborah, enjoying a walk at Delta Park Johannesburg.
A Christmas message schvideo featuring the Schnauzer The Schroyal Family.
The Schroyal Family enjoying a walk at Delta Park Johannesburg.
The Schroyal Family bird watching at Delta Park Johannesburg.
The best brush for miniature schnauzers
The Lawrence Tender Care Soft Slicker Brush brush is the BEST brush for miniature schnauzers. It is the brush used by the Schnauzer Friends Schroyal Family. Once you have used a Lawrence Tender Care Soft Slicker brush on your miniature schnauzers, you will NEVER use another brush. The right brush makes brushing easy! We import the Lawrence Slickers brushes from ENGLAND as there is no brush like it available locally. Click here for more info about our famous Lawrence Brushes.
Learn to groom your miniature schnauzer's at home!
Our ONLINE Schnauzer Friends - Miniature Schnauzer Home Grooming Course is perfect for schnauzerholics who want to learn how to home groom their miniature schnauzers. Our two hours of professionally edited step by step grooming videos and detailed guides for download, will give you the confidence and skills you need to start home grooming your miniature schnauzer. You can access the online course from anywhere. Your schnauzers will wag their tails and thank you for home grooming them! Click her for more info regarding our online home grooming course. Enrollment is OPEN! You can start straight away!
Our famous liver bread miniature schnauzer treat recipe
The Schroyal Families favourite treat in all the world is Liver Bread. It is really quick and easy to make and you can store in the fridge or freezer and use as and when required. It is great for for treats for training, and as a snack and to crumble on top of their food. You can also use the same recipe to make a birthday cake or muffins. Click here for the recipe.
Our miniature schnauzer display signs
Show off your schnauzer craziness to your friends and family! These beautiful wooden signs are perfect for your home! They have received the paw stamp of approval from the Schroyal Family! Each sign is made with love in South Africa. Sign size: 18 cm x 23 cm. Price: R130 each. For more info and to see the signs available click here.
In the schnews!
Our fabulous Schnauzer Friends South Africa community has been featured a few times in the popular Canine Zone Magazine.
Our world famous Schnauzer Friends South Africa Founder and SCHCEO, and head of the Schroyal Family, drop dead schgorgeous HRH Maximilian Gauntlett Sheldon Blane the First from Keystone Miniature Schnauzers was on the cover.
Don't miss the miniature schnauzer breedology article on pages 40/41 with a beautiful photo of schnauzer princess Bailey Eekhof taken at our Johannesburg Schnauzer Friends fun walk by our favourite photographer Peet Van der Vyver.
On pages 42/43, there are four heart warming schnauzer parent stories who explain how amazing it is to have a miniature schnauzer in your life. On pages 22/23 there is a rescue story by schnauzerholic Sharon and her adopted miniature schnauzer Becky.
The cherry on the top is our famous liver bread recipe on page 44!
Click on the link below to download your free digital copy. WOOF! WOOF!
Our world famous Schnauzer Friends South Africa Founder and SCHCEO, and head of the Schroyal Family, drop dead schgorgeous HRH Maximilian Gauntlett Sheldon Blane the First from Keystone Miniature Schnauzers was on the cover.
Don't miss the miniature schnauzer breedology article on pages 40/41 with a beautiful photo of schnauzer princess Bailey Eekhof taken at our Johannesburg Schnauzer Friends fun walk by our favourite photographer Peet Van der Vyver.
On pages 42/43, there are four heart warming schnauzer parent stories who explain how amazing it is to have a miniature schnauzer in your life. On pages 22/23 there is a rescue story by schnauzerholic Sharon and her adopted miniature schnauzer Becky.
The cherry on the top is our famous liver bread recipe on page 44!
Click on the link below to download your free digital copy. WOOF! WOOF!
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We change miniature schnauzer lives
Schnauzer Friends South Africa, with the help of our awesome community of schnauzerholics, was responsible for closing down the large Roodewal Kennels miniature schnauzer puppy farm network. Over 320 miniature schnauzers were rescued and rehomed. Click here to read about the rescue project.
We spread our love and successes
We spread the love and our successes by assisting animal shelters. In 2016/7, we headed up the fundraising project to raise a million rand to build a sterilisation clinic at Woodrock Animal Rescue in Gauteng. The Schnauzer Friends community raised nearly half of the money. The clinic was built and opened in 2018. Schnauzer Rosabella Blane is the clinic patron and you will see her photo hanging up on the clinic wall. We paid for four * 30 meter runs to be built at the Stilfontein/Matlosana Animal Shelter in Klerksdorp NortWest, and for a small building for Home for Paws in Lydenburg Mpumalanga to assist them in treating animals who need special care.
More Information
- We host FREE monthly miniature schnauzer fun walks around South Africa. Miniature schnauzers love adventures and seeing their friends. We welcome all socialised, sterilised miniature schnauzers.
- The run the Miniature Schnauzer Schroyal Hotel which is a dog hotel exclusively for miniature schnauzers in a private home in Johannesburg.
- We teach miniature schnauzer grooming and have an online miniature schnauzer home grooming course for people who want to groom at home. We have detailed miniature schnauzer grooming charts. We love teaching people to groom their dogs.
- We share information to assist miniature schnauzer owners to look after this special breed. This includes nutrition sterilizations, microchipping, socialisation, grooming, general health. We encourage a fresh food diet. A healthy miniature schnauzer is a happy schnauzer! We are world famous for our miniature schnauzer approved liver bread recipe!
- We assist with miniature schnauzer puppy buying guidelines to assist new owners to make the right breeder choices.
- We import and sell the world famous luxury Lawrence Tender Care slicker brushes, which is 100% the best brush for miniature schnauzers! They are not available locally.
Share our passion for miniature schnauzers!
Follow our super popular Schnauzer Friends - South Africa Facebook page
You will also find us on Instagram at @schnauzerholics and @schnauzerfriendsza!
Join our busy and fun Facebook community group of schnauzerholics: Schnauzer Friends - South Africa Community
Follow our super popular Schnauzer Friends - South Africa Facebook page
You will also find us on Instagram at @schnauzerholics and @schnauzerfriendsza!
Join our busy and fun Facebook community group of schnauzerholics: Schnauzer Friends - South Africa Community
Miniature schnauzers are special dogs and we LOVE them! We are proud schnauzerholics!
Our mission is to spread joy and happiness to schnauzers and schnauzerholics!
Our mission is to spread joy and happiness to schnauzers and schnauzerholics!
