Miniature schnauzer
Protective. Outgoing. Jolly.
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- Miniature schnauzer
- Miniature schnauzer

- Wonderful family member
- Jolly, happy and affectionate
- Natural hunter
- Intelligent and attention loving
- Minimal shedding
- Gruff-looking
- Ready for action
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Breed Info
Temperament
Smart & Vocal
- Family-friendly
- Great watch dogs
- Smart and easy to train
- Confident (which occasionally makes them forget their size with bigger dogs)
- Miniature Schnauzers love to stay busy and active
Appearance
Spritely & Mustachioed
Build:
- Square build
- Rectangular shaped head
- V-shaped ears
- Bushy mustache and beard
- Tails are high
Coat Type and Color:
- Double coat
- Bristly topcoat
- Soft undercoat
- Black
- Salt and Pepper
- Chocolate
- White
- Parti (white coat with colored patches)
- Minimal shedding rate
Size:
- 12-20lbs
- 12-14 inches tall
Exercise
Medium Activity
- Playful and energetic
- Moderately intense exercise for health and happiness
- Miniature Schnauzers love playing with children, walking and jogging
- Hunting instinct- watch out for smaller animals
We Recommend:
- 60 minutes of activity per day
- 6 miles of walking per week
- Developed in the 1800's in Germany
- Bred as a farm dog w/ a talent for ratting
- Classified as a Terrier in America
- After WW1, this pup became the third most popular breed in the US
- Accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1926
Grooming:
- Brush 2-3 times per week
- Groom professionally every 8 weeks
- Inspect and clean ears to prevent dirt and infection
- Clean teeth regularly
Training:
- Intelligent and easy to train
- Start early and maintain practice for best results
- Miniature Schnauzers enjoy mental stimulation