Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer
Classic pose of a Miniature Schnauzer. This dog has natural ears and an undocked tail.
Other namesZwergschnauzer (Dwarf Schnauzer)
OriginGermany
Traits
Height Males 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm)
Females 11 to 13 in (28 to 33 cm)
Weight Males 11 to 20 lb (5.0 to 9.1 kg)
Females 11 to 20 lb (5.0 to 9.1 kg)
Coat Harsh and wiry when hand stripped, soft and curly when clipped
Color Black, pepper and salt, black and silver
Litter size 3 to 8 pups
Kennel club standards
VDH standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century. Miniature Schnauzers may have been developed from the smallest specimens of the Standard Schnauzer, or crosses between the standard and one or more smaller breeds such as the Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, and Poodles, as farmers bred a small dog that was an efficient ratting dog. They are described as "spunky" but aloof dogs, with good guarding tendencies without some guard dogs' predisposition to bite. Miniature Schnauzers are recognized in four colors internationally: solid black, black and silver, salt and pepper, and white.

It is the most popular Schnauzer breed, and remains one of the most popular worldwide, primarily for its temperament and relatively small size. As of 2022 it is the 17th most popular breed in the U.S.

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