Schnauzers have a specific groom cut that is standard among the schnauzer breeds. By the 1950s, the RCMP had German Shepherds, Schnauzers, and Doberman Pinschers in service. She lives in Northern California, where they raise American Shetland Ponies and own Miniature Schnauzers. Miniature Schnauzers can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, and tracking. Miniature Schnauzers are also prone to von Willebrand disease (vWD). Others include dogs, especially miniature schnauzers, which his mother raised. Giant Schnauzers are usually a quiet breed. Schnauzers are a type of dog that sheds less often than most dogs. For this reason, Schnauzers are considered a hypoallergenic breed. Schnauzers have distinctive beards and long, feathery eyebrows. Some Giant Schnauzers have an allergy to shampoo. Giant Schnauzers have been described as trustworthy with children. Like other schnauzers, they have a distinct beard and eyebrows. Standard Schnauzers are also widely known to be intelligent and easy to train.