Miniature Schnauzer grooming
A Miniature Schnauzer needs a professional groom every 6 to 8 weeks, and brushing at home twice a week; comb the beard and legs. A full groom for a Miniature Schnauzer with NogPets is from R380.
Also called: schnauzer.
The coat
A wiry outer coat over a soft undercoat, with longer furnishings on the legs and beard.
- A professional groom
- Every 6 to 8 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Twice a week; comb the beard and legs.
- Shedding
- Little.
- The usual style
- The schnauzer cut: short on the back, longer skirt and legs, eyebrows and a beard.
- Shaving
- A short clip is normal for this breed. Leave enough coat to protect the skin from sun.
What it costs
Our prices for a small dog, the size of a typical Miniature Schnauzer. The weight and coat of your own dog set the final price.
- Full groom About 60 minutes from R380
- Bath & brush About 40 minutes from R280
- De-shed treatment Added to a groom from R120
Our own van grooms in Stellenbosch. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you. A R10 fee is added when you pay by card. Cash on the day has no fee.
What a groomer watches for
- A beard that holds food and water
- Mats in the leg furnishings
- Skin that can get bumps if the coat isn't kept clean
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Miniature Schnauzer grooming questions
How often should a Miniature Schnauzer be groomed?
Every 6 to 8 weeks by a groomer. At home: twice a week; comb the beard and legs.
Should I shave my Miniature Schnauzer?
A short clip is normal for a Miniature Schnauzer. Leave enough coat to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Miniature Schnauzer?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Miniature Schnauzer is from R380 and a bath and brush from R280, plus R120 for a de-shed treatment. Your dog's own weight and coat set the final price. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you.
Does a Miniature Schnauzer shed?
Little.