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Status
Available
Reference ID
4656
Breed
Miniature Schnauzer
Availability
01-22-2025
Birth Date
11-06-2024
Age
13 Weeks 3 Days
Gender
Male
Color
Salt / Pepper
Location
Tiny Paws Ruckersville

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The Miniature Schnauzer

Known for his distinguished, handsome appearance, the Miniature Schnauzer is characterized by its whiskers and double coat, which has a hard, wiry outer coat and close, soft undercoat. Coat colors can be salt and pepper, black and silver, and solid black. Despite his small stature, the Miniature Schnauzer can give an alarm just as well as a larger dog. That, combined with his naturally protective nature, makes him an excellent watchdog. He is also the most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, which include the Giant and the Standard.

History

Derived from the Standard Schnauzer from Germany, the Miniature was exhibited as a distinct breed as early as 1899. He was originally bred to be a small farm dog, able to go to ground for all kinds of vermin, and is recognizable in German paintings as far back as the 15th century.

Temperament

Smart, trainable, and consistently cheerful, this diminutive breed adapts easily to small city apartments, yet remains just as much at home in the country with lots of space to run around. Their double coat requires hand stripping for the show ring or clipping for the average pet owner but sheds very little.

  • Terrier Group; AKC recognized in 1926.
  • Ranging in size from 12 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder.
  • Farm dog; companion.

Environment

  • Apartment is fine.
  • Moderate activity indoors.

Exercise

  • Daily long walk.

Grooming

  • Daily combing and brushing.
  • Regular professional grooming recommended.
  • Little to no shedding.
  • Easy on allergy sufferers.

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