Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer dog is a small all-in-one package: cleverness, love, an extroverted personality that is double as big as the physique.

History

Miniature Schnauzers had been initially bred to become ratters and protect dogs on farms. In the mid-to-late nineteenth century, they were created in Germany by cross-breeding the Standard Schnauzer with smaller-sized breeds, like the Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, and maybe the Pomeranian or Poodle.

Physical Appearance

Miniature Schnauzers are strong and do not seem like toy dogs by a stretch of the imagination.

Height

12 to 14 inches

Weight

11 to 20 pounds

Life-Span

12 to 15 years

Temperament

Cautious
Smart
Energetic
Friendly
Obedient
Brave

Susceptible Diseases

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urinary Stones
Myotonia Congenita
Cataracts
Pseudo-von Willebrand disease
Hereditary Megaesophagus

Care and Grooming

The Miniature Schnauzer isn’t a “wash and wear” dog. They need regular grooming every 4 to 6 weeks. This dog breed needs regular combing and brushing, nail cutting, ear cleaning, and cutting or hand stripping.