The Schnauzer donkey style involves trimming the dog's body fur short while leaving a mane-like strip of hair from the top of the head down the neck and back. The legs and tail are left with their fur, although a bit can be kept on the abdomen. The ear fur is typically trimmed closely. The resulting look gives the Schnauzer a charming resemblance to a little donkey.
Originally from Germany, Schnauzers are small breed dogs known for their high intelligence, enthusiasm, and adaptability. They are courageous, alert, and gentle, getting along well with children, making them excellent companions. Schnauzers come in three sizes: Giant, Standard, and Miniature, with the Miniature being the most popular.
Schnauzers have relatively long hair that grows quickly, which can be a bit high-maintenance, especially the hair around their mouths that tends to get dirty easily. However, this also allows for a greater variety of styling options because the length of the hair is enough to try different innovative styles. The Schnauzer donkey style is an emerging trend that's unique and fun.
How to Achieve the Donkey Style for your Schnauzer
This style can also be affectionately called the pony style and is often referred to as the "Schnauzer donkey" by online communities due to its cuteness. To achieve this style, trim the hair on the top of the dog's head short, leaving about 2-3 cm of length to protect the skin. The hair on the ears should also be trimmed carefully. Be very gentle to avoid cutting the dog's skin. Once trimmed, the ears look much bigger and stick up prominently, just like donkey ears.
After trimming the ears, the fur on the body should also be trimmed short, again leaving a small amount of space from the skin. The hair on the top of the head, neck, and back should be left and shaped like a mane, with the top of the head having longer hair and the length decreasing towards the end. The fur on the legs can be kept long or short depending on your preference, and a bit of fur on the abdomen can also be left without affecting the overall look. The donkey features are in place. The tail can be trimmed into a round shape for a lively look. This process and these features create the Schnauzer donkey style, giving your Schnauzer the look of a small donkey.