Breed Description: This version of the Schnauzer retains all of the characteristics of the standard-sized Schnauzer-a square shaped body, wiry coat, v-shaped ears, bushy eyebrows, a prominent beard, and a large black nose. This affectionate, obedient breed is playful and alert and makes an ideal small companion dog.
Group: Terrier Group
Purpose of Breed: Bred to be a house pet version of the Standard Schnauzer.
Country of Origin: Germany
Average Size: Ranges from 12 to 14 inches and 13 to 15 pounds.
Color(s): Salt and pepper or black.
Coat Type: Miniature Schnauzers have thick, bushy, outer coats with a wiry texture and dense undercoats.
Grooming: The Miniature Schnauzer sheds very little, but needs to be brushed at least twice a week and trimmed every 5 to 8 weeks. This breed requires standard care for eyes, ears, pads, and nails.
Exercise Needs: Miniature Schnauzers are lively dogs that make good house pets providing they receive plenty of exercise.
Temperament: The Miniature Schnauzer is curious, lively and affectionate. This intelligent breed is easy to train, is generally good with children and makes a playful family pet. Clever and strong-willed, Miniature Schnauzers can be prone to barking, but are obedient and willing to please. This breed tends to have a favorite person, but is loving and loyal to the entire family.
Common Ailments: Susceptible to liver disease, kidney stones, skin disorders, cysts and eye problems.
Life Expectancy: Averages 12-14 years.
Trivia: The Miniature, Standard, and Giant Schnauzer, although similar, are all distinctly separate breeds. Miniature Schnauzers have been popular with celebrity owners such as Senator Bob Dole, actress Mary Tyler Moore, and actors Bill Cosby and Bruce Lee.
More Information: American Miniature Schnauzer Club, Inc.
Scruffy is 3 years old and a Miniature Schnauzer. I purchased Scruffy about 2 1/2 years ago from a breeder. He is the sweetest most gentle dog I have ever owned.
My granddaughter's new pup. His name is Lenny. He is a registered mini-Schnauzer. My son and his wife shopped for him on line and found the one they wanted about two weeks ago.
Buttons is 4 years old and Tank is 2 years old, they are Miniature Schnauzers. I was on a trip to Oklahoma and purchased Buttons. Tank is Buttons' first born pup.
Bailey is a 2 year old AKC Miniature Schnauzer that my granddaughter picked out for me. She used to love to chew on furniture, and then I got Tommy, my 1 year old Miniature Schnauzer.
Bear is a 4 month old schnauzer. I got him 2 months ago, a gift from my husband.
This is Murphy the Wonderdog, out 2 year old Miniature Schnauzer. We were lucky enough to have been given him as a 6 week old pup and have loved him ever since.
This is Walter, our 10 year old Miniature Schnauzer. We got him at a local pet shop, and who says you can't buy love! He waits patiently for my husband to come home from work so they can play "tug of war" with his rope bone. He is the apple of our eyes and he shares our nightly popcorn with us.
This is Peanut, a 13 year old Miniature Schnauzer, and Ma Chat, a 6 year old Blue-Point Mitted Ragdoll cat. They both came from breeders when babies.
She was originally my grandmother's. My grandma told me that Pepper and I are perfect for each other. She insisted that I take Pepper because we were meant for each other.
Teasha is a 1 year old Min Black Schnauzer. I got her from a Schnauzer breeder in Wisconsin, March 30th 2010. Teasha likes to play ball, run in the yard, go for long walks and pose for pictures
