Abby was 1 year as of 6/26/08. She has only had her hair cut once since we got her last year from the puppy mill. Only cause I know how she gets so nervous; so I’ve not had her done every 6-8 weeks like we did with our westie. But tomorrow she goes to get fixed and get a lump off her back leg removed. So I wanted her to be nice and clean for it. We really didn’t want to get her fixed and maybe have a litter or two. After watching so many puppy mills in the news lately I really don’t want to be a cause of more puppies ending up in places like that. Plus I wish she would live forever. Her personality has really blossomed. She’s awesome with my grandchildren. Most Miniature Schnauzers can be nippy but she has nipped not one person and she’s acclimated herself to the boys very well.