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Miniature Schnauzer

HEIGHT WEIGHT LIFE SPAN White
13–14in 13–15lb 14 years Black
(33–36cm) (6–7kg) Black and silver

This cheerful, friendly, fun-loving dog is a reliable
CREATING A
MINIATURE BREED family pet that responds well to training

The Miniature Schnauzer (below, left) was created The Miniature Schnauzer, like the Giant The Miniature Schnauzer was originally
in the 19th century by farmers who wanted a Schnauzer, was developed in Germany bred by farmers as a ratter, but today it is
compact version of the Standard Schnauzer
from the Standard Schnauzer (see p.45); most often kept as a companion or a show
(below, right) for hunting vermin as well as for
guarding property and livestock. The breeders used it is the most recently created but the most animal. It is playful and protective toward
small Standard Schnauzers, thus keeping the popular of the three breeds. They derive its family and can be a good guard dog.
distinctive Schnauzer look and character. They their name from one dog named Schnauzer, A lively, tough, intelligent dog, the
crossed these dogs with the Affenpinscher who was exhibited at a dog show in 1879. Miniature Schnauzer is quick to learn
(opposite) and possibly also the Miniature Pinscher All Schnauzers have the distinctive but strong-minded, and needs firm,
(see p.217) and the Poodle (see p.276) to produce
long-bearded muzzle; schnauze means patient training. The breed can live
animals with a compact but strong frame.
muzzle in German. happily in urban as well as rural homes,
The first Miniature Schnauzer was but despite its small size, it needs time to
exhibited in 1899, but the breed was not play off the leash as well as a brisk daily
recognized as distinct from the Standard walk to keep it healthy and happy.
Schnauzer until 1933. After World War II
the breed became popular internationally,
especially in the US.
High-set,
semierect ears

Strong, straight
back slopes from
shoulder to tail Bushy
eyebrows

Salt and
pepper
Powerful muzzle
with lighter-
colored beard
Legs short
below Coarse, wiry coat
hocks

Strongly
muscled thighs

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