Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzers are an alert and spirited breed with guard dog tendencies.

About this Breed

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.

Height

Male: 13-15in

Female: 12-14in

Weight

Male: 11-18lb

Female: 10-15lb

Fun Fact

The Miniature Schnauzer’s mustache isn’t just a fashion statement. Having thicker facial hair helped protect their face from the retaliation of potential prey.

Favorite Names

For Males

Charlie
Teddy
Oliver
Cooper
Buddy
Jack
Tucker
Max
Finn
Murphy

For Females

Lucy
Molly
Sophie
Gracie
Daisy
Luna
Pepper
Maggie
Sadie
Rosie

Common Locations

Texas, United States
California, United States
Florida, United States
New York, United States
Colorado, United States
Georgia, United States
Washington, United States
Oklahoma, United States
Tennessee, United States
Ohio, United States

Miniature Schnauzers on Embark

Explore some Embark dogs that share Miniature Schnauzer ancestry.

Lucky

Purebred

Jo Ko

Purebred

Callista Rose

Purebred

Regis Brown Sparling

Purebred
Digby

Purebred

Max

Purebred

Dickson

Purebred

Evy Lu

Purebred
Maverick

Purebred

Sebastian

Purebred

Schatzie

Purebred

Smokey ‘Lonesome’

Purebred