Miniature Schnauzer

Most terrier breeds originated in the United Kingdom as hound dogs that hunted vermin, such as foxes, that preyed on farm animals. However, the miniature schnauzer was developed to guard farm stables and catch rats in Germany.

These dogs are very distinctive looking, with their trademark long, soft whiskers (Schnauzer is German for “whiskers”), bushy eyebrows that give them a wise demeanor, and long featherings on their legs.

The miniature schnauzer, based on the standard schnauzer and bred with the Affenpinscher and the poodle, is quite different from the standard and giant breeds.

Alert, intelligent, and fearless, miniature schnauzer are popular for their serious looks and likable character. Also, because they are naturally very cautions and bark a lot, they make good guard dogs.

They are strong and quick to learn but easy to keep, but they can be stubborn and tend to be wary of other dogs. They should be given work to do and given free rein to exercise, but, because of their tendency to bark, they should not be over stimulated. Also, they gain weight easily, so their food intake should be monitored.

Their coat needs daily brushing and combing, and occasionally plucking is required to remove excess hair.

Origin : Germany
Size : (male) Height 12-14 inches ; weight 11-18 pounds
(female) same
Coat : Hard and wiry; undercoat is soft. Color include salt and pepper, black and silver, and black.