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  Miniature Schnauzer
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group: terrier
height: mini 12-14"/
30.48-35.56 cm,
std m
18.5-19.5" /
46.99-49.5 cm,
f 17.5-18.5" /
44.45-46.99 cm
giant m
23.5-27.5" /
59.7-69.9 cm
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miniature |
standard |
giant |
types: Miniature,
Standard-
(working group),
Giant
- (working group) |
weight:
mini 13-15 lbs / 5.89-6.8 kg
std 32-34
lbs / 14.51-15.42
giant 70-77
lbs / 31.8-34.9 kg |
| colors: |
solid
black, salt and pepper, black and silver |
| physical traits: |
active, |
| hair type: |
double coated, wiry,
hard and coarse topcoat, soft undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
stable, solid, alert,
spirited, friendly, calm, intelligent, willing to please,
obedient, enjoys being a part of the human family. some may
be aggressive, timid |
maintenance/
special needs:
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groom regularly, requires
special grooming to show, easy to train, does not snap bite,
inbreeding makes for nervousness |
| nickname: |
Zwergschnauzer |
| origination: |
Germany from Giant and
Standard Schnauzers crossed with Affenpinschers and Miniature
Pinschers |
| bred for: |
farm dog, hunting vermin |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, companionship,
other pets, city or country living, companionship |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
14 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc-(terrier dog group), fci-(Schnauzer dog group), saku,
ankc, uk, nzkc-(utility dog group), ckc |
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