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A Standard Schnauzer suits an active owner who wants a sturdy, athletic dog and is ready to handle a stubborn streak with consistent training. Korppret Standard Schnauzers, a breeder in Tulsa, Oklahoma, describes the breed as exciting to see, watch, and own—but "not for everyone." The breed's overall health is generally good, and it differs sharply from both the Miniature and Giant Schnauzer in size, adaptability, lifespan, trainability, health, and grooming needs.
Temperament and daily life
The Standard is a strong, very athletic breed with a stubborn side. That combination means daily exercise and firm, patient training are not optional. The breeder's own priorities in breeding are temperament first, then substance and coat—a useful signal that temperament is the trait to ask about when evaluating any litter.
How it differs from the other Schnauzers
Korppret describes the Standard as "night and day" compared with the Miniature or Giant Schnauzer. The differences come down to these dimensions:
| Dimension | What the breeder says |
|---|---|
| Size | A distinct middle ground between Miniature and Giant |
| Adaptability | Differs from both other sizes |
| Lifespan | Differs from both other sizes |
| Trainability | Differs from both other sizes |
| Health | Overall good health in the Standard |
| Grooming needs | Differs from both other sizes |
If you have owned a Miniature, do not assume the Standard is simply a larger version—the breeder explicitly warns against that assumption.
Health screening behind a responsible breeding
Korppret's program follows the SSCA Breed Standard and the SSCA and AKC Codes of Ethics. Breeding dogs are evaluated by the OFA for hips, by CERF for eyes, and are thyroid tested and tested for DCM (cardiomyopathy). When you talk to any breeder, these are the clearances worth confirming.
Activities you can do together
The Standard Schnauzer Club of America offers many venues for fun with your dog, including Agility, Barn Hunt, Conformation, Dock Diving, Farm Dog, Fast CAT, Herding, Nose Work, Obedience, Tracking, and Therapy. This range is a good fit for an owner who wants a dog to do things with, not just live alongside.
Buying from Korppret
- Location and experience: Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dick and Judy Houskeeper have been involved with Standards since 1992, after previously owning Miniature Schnauzers.
- Contracts: Puppies are placed with pet or show contracts. The pet contract carries limited registration and a spay/neuter agreement.
- Availability: Puppies are occasionally available, home-raised and never in a kennel.
- Club involvement: The breeders are active in their breed club, served 18 years as Publications Chair, and Judy has served on the SSCA Board. They are also the rescue coordinators for Oklahoma and received the Ruth Inman Award at the 2010 National Specialty.
- Affiliations: Mid Continent Kennel Club, Standard Schnauzer Club of America, and Prairieland Standard Schnauzer Club.
- Contact: [email protected] for questions or more information.
A quick decision checklist
Choose a Standard Schnauzer if you can commit to vigorous daily activity, enjoy training and dog sports, and will accept a strong-willed dog. Look elsewhere if you want a low-exercise companion or expect Miniature Schnauzer ease in a bigger package. Before committing, ask any breeder—Korppret included—for the OFA hip, CERF eye, thyroid, and DCM testing status of the parents, and read the pet contract's spay/neuter terms carefully.