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A Miniature Schnauzer Sits Very Still With Butter in His Beard

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Golden butter has found its way into every wiry strand of the beard. A salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer sits beside a nearly empty butter dish on a sunny wooden counter, his dark eyes wide and his shaggy eyebrows lifted. A dish towel and a potted plant sit nearby, and a bit of butter shines on his nose. The pose is perfectly still, as if he hopes that holding his breath will make the beard invisible.

Miniature Schnauzers are sturdy, alert little dogs with bushy eyebrows and a distinguished beard, and they are known for being smart, spirited, and loyal. That beard collects whatever the nose finds. Butter is very rich, and a large amount of fat at one time can upset a dog's stomach. For some dogs, particularly certain breeds, including Miniature Schnauzers, a sudden fatty meal can also lead to a painful inflammation of the pancreas, so ask your vet about your dog's needs and call if he has vomiting, belly pain, or low energy after a fatty snack. Keep butter in the refrigerator or a covered dish well back from the edge of the counter. Wipe his beard with a damp cloth, since grease can mat the hair.

He sits there so proudly and so greasily that it is hard to be cross. The beard will need a wash, and he will need a very good nap.

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