Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed
- Size
- Small
- Height
- 12 to 14 inches
- Weight
- 14 to 17 pounds
- Coat
- Wiry
- Color
- Black, black and silver, or salt and pepper
- Energy
- Medium
- Activities
- Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Hunting, Tracking
The spirited Miniature Schnauzer descended from the Standard Schnauzer and was bred to hunt vermin on farms. He has a stocky, muscular body with a distinct whiskered muzzle and bushy eyebrows. Alert and intelligent, he is an excellent watchdog, and his friendliness and eager-to-please personality make him an affectionate companion. The Miniature Schnauzer’s dense, nonshedding coat requires regular grooming.
Did you know
Famous Miniature Schnauzer owners include Sens. Bob and Elizabeth Dole, actress Mary Tyler Moore, actor Bill Cosby, and martial artist Bruce Lee.