Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century. Miniature Schnauzers developed from crosses between the Standard Schnauzer and one or more smaller breeds such as the Poodle and Affenpinscher. The breed remains one of the most popular world wide, primarily for its temperament and relatively small size. Globally, the Miniature Schnauzer comes in four colors: black, salt-and-pepper, black-and-silver, and white. As of 2008 it is the 11th most popular breed in the U.S. Miniature Schnauzers have a squarely...
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Breed Group:Terrier Group
Place of Origin:Germany
Also Known As:Zwergschnauzer (Dwarf Schnauzer)

Description of Miniature Schnauzer

Colors

Black, White, Black & Silver, Salt & Pepper

Temperament

Alert, Fearless, Intelligent, Obedient, Spirited, Friendly

SizeMin. HeightMax. HeightMin. WeightMax. Weight
Female11.8 in. 14.2 in. 11 lbs. 13 lbs.
Male11.8 in. 14.2 in. 11.9 lbs. 15 lbs.

Behavior and Traits of Miniature Schnauzer

Breed biology of Miniature Schnauzer

  • Hypoallergenic Dog

    Hypoallergenic dogs are intended to be more compatible with allergic owners. Smaller dogs that bark less are often indicators that a dog produces and disperses fewer allergens.

  • Medium Exercise Requirement

    Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.

    Life Expectancy

    Low:
    12 yr.
    High:
    15 yr.
  • Shedding Type: Light

    Shedding is the natural process which helps a dog stay clean. Lightly-shedding dogs are often associated with fewer allergic reactions when properly groomed.

Breed group of Miniature Schnauzer

Terrier Group
Terrier Group

Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Terrier Group although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Terrier Group. The international kennel...
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Other Terrier Group Dog Breeds

Miniature Schnauzer place of origin

Germany
Germany
Population: 81,702,329

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 81.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state and the largest economy in the European Union. It is one of the major political powers of the European...
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Cities where the Miniature Schnauzer is popular

Austin
Austin

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Cleveland
Cleveland

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Columbus
Columbus

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Dallas
Dallas

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