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Description The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, compact dog with a long head, bushy beard, long mustache and thick eyebrows. They are squarely-proportioned with a docked tail. | ||
Size The Miniature Schnauzer is about 12-14 inches tall and weighs 10-15 pounds. | ||
Coat This breed has a double coat, with a hard, wiry, outer coat and close undercoat. | ||
Color The standard colors of the Miniature Schnauzer are black, black & silver, and salt & pepper. | ||
Temperament The Miniature Schnauzer is an energetic, loving dog that is intelligent and playful. They are affecionate, obedient and alert. They can also be feisty and dog-aggressive. | ||
Care Care should be taken with the wirey coat to prevent matting. Brush or comb the coat with a wire brush daily and clip out any knots. | ||
Exercise The Miniature Schnauzer is an energetic little dog that needs long, brisk, daily walks. A large fenced in play area is also advised for this breeds exercise requirements. | ||
Training Socialize this breed well with other dogs when it is still a puppy and it may tolerate other dogs at an older age. This breed is intelligent so training is not difficult. They make good guard dogs. | ||
Shedding This breed sheds little to no hair and is a good dog for allergy sufferers. | ||
Barking & Howling This dog breed barks a lot and can be a good watch dog. | ||
Life Expectancy A well cared for Miniature Schnauzer can live around 15 years. | ||
Health In general, the Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy dog, but some can be prone to kidney stones, liver disease, skin disorders. They also can have eye problems. | ||
AKC Category Terrier Group | ||
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