Q: What breed of dog gets along with a Miniature Schnauzer?
I'm interested in getting a second dog in the future. I have a Miniature Schnauzer currently and I'm wondering what breed gets along with Schnauzers?
She is a purebred.
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Answer by Deb
We have a mini schnauzer and adopted a retired military GSD 2 years ago. They get along fantastic. Of course, since Zoe (mini schnauzer) was ours before Heidi (GSD) she still thinks she is the boss but Heidi is okay with that. Wonderful combination! Would pair again in a heartbeat with no worries.
Answer by Rich Mcilvain
I have two Rottweilers, one a male and one female and we found a mini schnauzer that we just had to have. The rotts absolutely love her! She loves to play with them and this helps keep the larger dogs active. She is a wonderful addition and the perfect puppy for our house.
Answer by magnetic_azimuth
It is all about socializing your dogs.
I have a German Shepherd that I can take anywhere, any animal, monkey, child, dog, turtle, rabbit, political hack, or lawyer and he does not mind, does not care, and unless they can throw a ball for him to chase, they are not of interest to him.
Answer by Sam
Well, I have a mini schnauzer He's a boy He Is ONLY aggressive with our neighbor's dogs … but not other dogs. He has stayed out of our dog sitter's house with many other dogs sometimes even 10 other dogs and he does just fine. My family and I want to get another dog. Except we want a larger dog.
Answer by the flaming poo
I HAVE MINI SCHNAUZERS (2) AND THEY R SUPER SWEET!!!
They get along well with each other and we have a Jack Russell that yes is not their favorite but that just causes she's annoying:)
at one point we've had 4 schnauzers at one time under one roof
They can get used to any other dog but don't do to well with a big dog
Answer by Barbara
My Mini Schnauzer mix loves everyone and gets along with other dogs — with visiting dogs, with open boarding, and at the dog park, etc. I do find that some dogs aren’t happy or comfortable with her upright tail and her bold stance. I think she plays harder than some sensitive dogs too. That’s the terrier in her. That may be an issue at least to start with when introducing another dog. I might add my dog has never gotten into a fight though even when attacked or put in place. She looks more aggressive at times than she actually is.
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Answer by Audra
Our two Miniature Schnauzers (not litter-mates), Remy (female-black & silver), and Kaiser (male-salt & pepper) were almost 4 when we brought home 7-week-old Havok (male German Shepherd). All three are inside dogs in a large, open-floor-plan house and have a large fenced-in yard area too. Havok is now 19 months old. They get along very well without any aggression and they frequently play together. Havok and Kaiser or Remy often eat or drink out of the same bowl at the same.
Previously we had two female schnauzers (rescued adults), a female Yorkie (rescued adult), and a male American Staffordshire Terrier (abused, rescued adult) that got along very well together. Before that, two schnauzers, Yorkie and a male Black Lab (rescued adult). Other family members often bring their mini schnauzers over to play as well.
Answer by MissMay
My parents have a basset hound and a miniature schnauzer who get along just great. They cuddle and play, super cool.
Answer by the Logan
I have a mini schnauzer and I also had a lab at the same time. They got along great
Answer by the Lilla
any dog breed can. it all depends on how you raise and train them. if raised with the Schnauzer, it should get along with it.
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Natalie says
Im thinking of getting a husky! would my mini schnauzer (female) get alone with a husky?? if hyes female or male husky??
Mark says
It should be ok. A female dog usually gets along better with a male dog. Husky as a sled dog is used to big packs and he will be glad to have a companion. There might be some behavioral problems with an adult Husky so it’s better to get a puppy.
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Diane says
I am looking to adopt a 5 year old Schnauzer mix. Do you think he will get along with my 3 year old red Husky?
They both have friendly personalities.
Doris says
There might be some tensions between two adult males. It will mostly depend on the Schnauzer mix because Huskies are used to big packs. If the Schnauzer is friendly and if you show him that you are the only leader then it should be fine.
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Yanina says
Hello guys, I have a mini schnauzer (5 months old) and he is great! He’s by far the easiest dog I’ve had to take care of. He responds exquisitely to training, and loves to play in the yard and go for walks. Schultz is truly an amazing dog, however one thing bad about him, is how he reacts to dogs. He is still a puppy, but he does not take well to other dogs. He growls and barks at especially bigger ones. He has made one or two friends that are small, but almost any other dog he doesn’t like. Please can someone help me understand how to make him tolerant of all dogs, I could never imagine getting a second dog with Schultz in the house.
RussianDog says
He’s a small puppy yet, and he’s probably afraid of big dogs. If he makes friends with a couple of good-natured large dogs (newfoundland, leonberger, st. bernard, etc.) he may understand that big dogs are not that scary.
Jaimy says
Hi My mini schnauzer puppy of 4 months is having a hard time getting along with my 12 year old chihuahua. I get very frustrated and upset because this is my first mini schnauzer and I’m having a hard time trying to get them to at least just walk along and it’s impossible. Does age matters? And also it’s normal that my mini schnauzer it’s always bitting? Thank you!
RussianDog says
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Actually, it’s not easy to answer. Age matters, of course. Older dogs normally don’t hurt puppies that have a special puppy odor.
Gender matters too. Two female dogs sometimes treat each other worse than two male dogs, and it’s usually easier for them to get along when it’s a male and a female.
Please keep in mind that mini schnauzer is not a small dog but it’s a large dog in a small body. This breed is quite independent, they have a strong character and they need a strong owner.
Normally there shouldn’t be big problems when a mini schnauzer puppy starts living together with an older dog. Probably you should ask your breeder’s opinion.
Evelin I says
I like the personality of a miniature schnauzer. They are so sweet.
Dog is my co-pilot says
I don't think a specific breed of dog WON'T get along with a Mini Schnauzer, just an individual dog.
Hillary M says
if she is miniature, bringing a dog that is bigger than her into "HER" territory isnt always the best. If she is usually well behaved with other dogs, and doesnt show agression than any kind would be find.
If she DOES show agression towards other dogs and is very territorial, then get another Mini Schnauzer. Dogs of the same breed always get along better.
Hope this helps!
Southsun says
Schnauzers are fiesty and nasty little things that don't get along with anybody of any breed. Even most humans.
Lynn Miller says
You obviously have never owned a Miniature Schnauzer, and truly do not know what you are talking about.
Michele says
I agree Lynn! Schnauzers are sweet hearts! I have two and they love everyone! :D
Lydia says
Have u even had one I have one and its the sweetest thing ever and if u have had one and think their bad its just coz u brought them up bad as I can already tell and I haven’t even seen or met u
♥Love Herds&h says
Well, pretty much any dog would be fine, especially if raised from a puppy. Avoid large sight hounds like greyhounds or afghan hounds. They might decide your MS is prey.