The couple owns a black labrador retriever and two schnauzer dogs. Schnauzers have a specific groom cut that is standard among the schnauzer breeds. Schnoodles are usually a cross of the smaller breeds of schnauzer and poodle. Schnoodles are first-generation crosses, with two purebred parents&colon; a poodle and a schnauzer. Stomatocytosis is also found as a hereditary disease in Alaskan malamute and miniature schnauzer dogs. The breeds with the highest rates were the Bernese mountain dog, miniature schnauzer and boxer. The Standard Schnauzer puppy is constantly exploring, learning and testing his limits. The breed predates and is ancestral to the Griffon Bruxellois (Brussels Griffon) and Miniature Schnauzer. He had a Schnauzer dog, named Arno, which was specially trained to protect Flynn. Today, the Giant Schnauzer participates in numerous dog sports, including Schutzhund. Miniature Schnauzer Dangerous Dave was chosen to play Toto. Regular grooming of a Miniature Schnauzer is recommended approximately every six weeks. A stripped Schnauzer will have a hard wiry coat as described in the breed standard. Overall, the Standard Schnauzer is a very healthy breed. Besides his family, he loved the companionship of his pet schnauzer, Peter.