Miniature Schnauzer Information

Miniature Schnauzer breedIn the top 20 of popular dog breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a friendly, smart and loyal dog. Minis were bred from their larger cousins, the Standard Schnauzer. Muscular and strong, this breed is rugged and scrappy with distinctive bushy eyebrows and a beard. His fur comes in salt and pepper, black and silver, and solid black.

With an adaptable attitude and obedient demeanor, the Miniature Schnauzer makes an ideal family pet. He gets along well with children and other pets and loves to be close to his human companions!

This breed also has two other size variations: the Standard Schnauzer & the Giant Schnauzer.

Average Size

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Height: 1ft 0in - 1ft 2in     Weight: 11-20lbs

Behavior

  • Affection
  • Children
  • Strangers
  • Other Dogs
  • Barking

Care

  • Grooming
  • Shedding
  • Easy to Train
  • Time Alone
  • Exercise Need

Environment

  • Apartments
  • Cold Tolerance
  • Heat Tolerance

All dogs have their own personality and unique training, causing them to differ slightly from these breeds stats. However, please let us know if we made an error in the stats, we appreciate your help!

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