Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer is the 16th most popular dog breed in the United States. The breed originated in Germany during the mid 19th century. Farmers bred them to be smaller so that they could be more efficient at chasing rats away from grain storage. The Miniature Schnauzer developed from breeding the Standard Schnauzer with smaller breeds such as the Poodle and Affenpinscher. They have three standard coat colors: black, silver, and a color combination called ‘salt and pepper’. Their personality is described as spunky, aloof and spirited. They are easily trainable and are willing to please and obedient to command. They are playful dogs and need exercise and interaction.

• Demyelinating Polyneuropathy SBF2/MTRM13
  Neuromuscular
• Myotonia Congenita CLCN1 Exon 7, Miniature Schnauzer Variant
  Muscular
• Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome, PMDS AMHR2
  Other Systems