This crossbreed between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Poodle have only become popular within the last 20 years.
The History of the Miniature Schnauzer:
- 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
The History of the Poodle:
- Can be traced to Roman & Egyptian times
- The French used the variety of poodle sizes for duck hunting, sniffing out truffles and small companions
- Used in circuses because of how quickly they learned tricks
- Was the most popular breed in America from the 1950's to the 90's