Kaiser received his first true Schnauzer cut on Friday. Eileen at the Petco on Sports Arena Blvd here in San Diego, did a fabulous job. He loves his new Schnauzer trim as we have caught Kaiser looking in the mirror again. He does look much older and more mature now.
We elected to leave the hair on top of his head a bit longer than standard to keep his puppy look. Usually the top of the head is buzzed short on a Miniature Schnauzer. The traditional cut includes closely trimmed back, neck, ears, throat and chest. The Schnauzer’s signature eyebrows and beard remain long, as well as the hair on the belly and legs.
Official AKC Guide to the Miniature Schnauzer Trim
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...And Then There's Kaiser - Freshly Groomed Mini Schnauzer
March 21st, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Hi Kaiser – you look very handsome with your new haircut! We’re two miniature schnauzer brothers who are 5 months old – we’re due to get our first proper haircut in a month. We both love the groomers – our humans have taken us there a couple of times to get us used to it and we love it, we get fussed and cuddled and we both get treats for being good puppies – it’s such good fun! Glad you’re feeling better now, sending tail wags your way – JD and Max.
March 21st, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Thanks JD and Max. I hope your next grooming goes well.
September 30th, 2009 at 4:14 am
Hi
Love your Kaiser. I have a 6 month old schnauzer called Kingston, who had his first proper Schnauzer cut yesterday. He IS very, very cute but looks more mature and I do prefer his fluffy puppy look. Hopefully his hair grows back soon
and then I am going to ask the groomer to leave his face and ears more fluffy in future. I presume this is ok ? I am not going to show him so don’t think he needs to have the ‘proper’ cut ? What’s your opinion.
Sue
September 30th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Hi Sue,
We’d love to see some pics of Kingston (great name)! Maybe we can get some feedback from other readers on what type of cut they think he should go with.
Thanks,
Brad
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:49 am
Hi Brad
Not sure how to load a pic – I am a bit (or a lot) technologically challenged, but send me an email address and I’ll forward 2 pics of Kingston pre-haircut
I am getting more used to his new look, but am measuring the growth every day 
I was googling Schauzers this morning and read that if the ears are cropped then they become erect, which Kingston’s are and it looks as if they droop when not trimmed ? If this is the case, then I am going to let the hair grow on his ears because I love his droopy ears 
Will take a pic of him post-cut and email this to you as well. I also love his name although my family, in particular son and husband have shortened Kingston to ‘Kinky’ and this is not ok ! When his coat was long, it had a slight kink to it so the name seems to have stuck.
Cheers
Sue
October 6th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Hi Sue,
You can send pictures to goschnauzer@gmail.com. We’d love to see some before and afters!
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Gracias esto lo nesesito para mi pequena
November 25th, 2009 at 10:36 am
cute dog… i have a schnauzer my self… she is seven months and i’m getting her first cut today… my mom thinks we need just a teddybear cut like my old dog with diabetic problems, died about a year ago, and wants to keep her looking like, him but i want neecie to have a schnauzer cut,any suggestions, thank you
December 26th, 2010 at 8:10 am
i have a nine mo. old minature –sammie –and he is indeed a show puppy
January 25th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Hi my name is Teresa, I have a miniature schnauze r, at least that’s what I was told a year ago when I paid an embarrassing amount of money for him, I suffer with arthritis and really wanted a smaller dog, he is a very sweet boy and such a little character and after completing all of his vacines he got parvo and survived and seemed to come thru ok , except he is all white and is about 17 inches at the shoulder and weighed 25 lbs months ago, like myself, I’m afraid to weigh him again, I do love him so, but every time I let look at him I feel ripped off, I was assured that he was MINIATURE.Is he possibly a mini, just on the huge side, should I confront this woman I purchase d him from ???
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:48 am
Teresa,
If he is of good proportions and fairly recovered (you are fortunate) I wouldn’t worry. You might call the breeder and just talk to her/him about your concerns. Many reputable breeders will give partial refunds if there are “complications” after the purchase.
Our Jasper was a “foundling” and the vet said he was approximately 5 years old and 21 to 23 lbs (not sure of his height) and for his build was proportional. Remember males tend to be smaller than the females. I personally think that any smaller dog could be a tripping hazard. We love the larger mini size since they are small enough to sit in a lap and big enough to get around in the snow, small enough to ride in a bicycle basket and big enough to not get lost in the grass on a walk, and can leap into an SUV in a single bound!
February 2nd, 2011 at 11:50 am
Teresa,
Sorry MALES TEND TO BE LARGER THAN FEMALES. It is way below 0 today and my brain is frozen.
Karen
February 9th, 2011 at 9:36 am
I just rescued a mini schnauzer from the shelter. She us very living and me and my son love her to death. She wash not groomed at all, her hair is very tangled n knotted. We are going to get her cut. I pray it turns out real good.
March 22nd, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Looking good- Kaiser
I’m a mini schnauzer female rescued from a shelter. Whom ever cut my hair just shaved me no style at all (Guess they didnt get the memo about me being a diva) Me, my Mom & Dad, human sister& doogie brother can’t wait for my hair to grow back so I can get a proper haircut. Mom already has bows for my hair and I can’t wait to wear them.
March 24th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
it would be nice to see a photo of the dog first my mini is also bigger then i expected, but its still a minischnauzer,email a pick of the dog
April 25th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Hi,
I Have A 3 Year Old Salt And Pepper Platnum Silver Schnauzer!! She Is A Great Addition To Our Family!! :]] We All Love Her And Were Glad To See How A Haircut Should Look!! Her Name Is Princess,And She Is Verey Happy With Her Haircut!
September 24th, 2011 at 6:29 am
I am a single lady that has a schnauzer her name is Millie she is named after me Mieliena=Millie she is my love and pride she is like my child she is super cute she loves new hairstyles and wearing dresses last week she got married i had a dress made for her she got married to Mr. Mayor they were at Millies beach house in L.A for a week with her servent Minnielisia I have three beach houses for my baby one in l.a one in HollyWood and the other is on a privet site in L.V she likes her L.A house the best just becuase there is six doggy rooms for her and her friends and a minnie flat screen in each one any who her honeymoon went great! My little angel is a darling
She is very cutie I hope there will be pups sooooooooooon
September 26th, 2011 at 11:05 am
awwwwwww ive got a 2 month old shnouzer
September 28th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Don’t go to Petsmart for a Schnauzer do. They insist on leaving hair on the face behind the eye line. Their school teaches them that way. Look like a lions mane.
November 4th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
good
January 14th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Hi Could someone please send me instructions on how to keep my schnauzer’s legs fluffy looking thick. My groomer just said cut the hair as you pull the hair upwards a little at a time. Ps. I don’t use this person as a groomer because Randy (my dog) came home a few times looking like he wasn’t trimmed up properly (some looking like razer blade scrapes). He also shook his head constantly, as if he had something in there. Upon looking into his ears we couldn’t find the source of it??
Thanks, Jaklyn