Miniature Schnauzer

ORIGIN

Germany

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY

Around the turn of the century a dwarf Schnauzer from the Frankfurt/Main area went on his way, then still described as a rough haired Zwergpinscher (Miniature Pinscher). Due to the different shapes, sizes and types and the muddle of harsh, soft and silky coat textures, it was no easy task to evolve a small dog with the appearance and the characteristic qualities of his bigger brother, the Schnauzer.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

Small, strong, stocky rather than slim, rough coated, elegant. A reduced image of the Schnauzer without the drawback of a dwarfed appearance.

BEHAVIOUR/TEMPERAMENT

His nature is similar to that of the Schnauzer and is determined by the temperament and the behaviour of a small dog. Intelligence, fearlessness, endurance and alertness make the Miniature Schnauzer an agreeable house dog as well as a watch and companion dog which can be kept even in a
small appartment without problems.

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Height at withers Dogs and bitches between 30 and 35 cm.
Weight Dogs and bitches approximately 4 to 8 kg.