Having a successful Miniature Schnauzer,
Standard Schnauzer breeding programs takes many years of experience.
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the Standard Schnauzer Breed.
Fourth place was taken by CGH Pepper Tree Zorro V Morgenwald,
a Standard Schnauzer bred by Earl and Arden Hoist.
The male members of
the Standard Schnauzer breed normally stand a height of 18 to 20 in at the withers, and weigh 30 to 45 lbs.
Not exact matches
In a lineup that included a
standard poodle, a Scottish terrier, a puli, a Brussels griffon, a giant
schnauzer and a Scottish deerhound, this win marked the first time a Sussex spaniel has won the coveted title of best of
breed at Westminster.
It is a mix of the
Standard Schnauzer and smaller
breeds like the Poodle.
Schnauzer:
Breed of the Week There are three
breeds of
Schnauzer: Miniature,
Standard, and Giant.
Background The
Standard Schnauzer is the oldest of the three schnauzer breeds and has been documented as far back as t
Schnauzer is the oldest of the three
schnauzer breeds and has been documented as far back as t
schnauzer breeds and has been documented as far back as the 1400s.
The
breeds recognized by the test are Afghan Hound, Akita German, Basenji, Basset Hound, Beagle, Belgian Tervuren, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Collie, Borzoi, Boxer, Bulldog, Chihuahua, Chinese Shar - Pei, Chow Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Collie, Dachshund, Doberman Pinscher, English Setter, German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Greyhounds, Italian Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, Mastiff, Miniature
Schnauzer, Pug, Rottweiler, Saluki, Samoyed, Shetland Sheepdog, Shih - Tzu, Siberian Husky, St. Bernard,
Standard Poodle, Whippet, Yorkshire Terrier.
History and Facts: Originally
bred as a smaller version of the
Standard and Giant
Schnauzer, this dog was originally used for hunting rats.
These include well - known
breeds such as Labradors and Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, and Brittanies, as well as the lesser - known American and Irish Water Spaniels, English and Gordon Setters, the various pointing
breeds, and English Cocker Spaniels.If your motivation for acquiring a dog includes protection as well as companionship, consider a Working
breed such as the Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, or
Standard Schnauzer.
Later on, farmers
bred down the
Standard Schnauzer into a smaller, more compact size perfect for ratting around the house and barn.
Breed (s): American Eskimo Dog (
Standard), Australian Shepherd, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, Cavachon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Coton de Tulear, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Havanese, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature
Schnauzer, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Scottish Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier,Soft - Coated Wheaten Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier
The Miniature
Schnauzer is one of the most popular
breeds worldwide and as of 2008 the 11th most popular
breed in the United States, mainly for its temperament and small size.The
breed originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century as a cross between a
Standard Schnauzer and a smaller
breed, such as Poodle or Affenpinscher.
The
breed is included in the origins of the Dobermann, the Rottweiler, the Miniature Pinscher, the Affenpinscher, the
Standard Schnauzer (and, by extension, the Miniature
Schnauzer and Giant
Schnauzer).
Miniature
Schnauzers were originally
bred in Germany in order to size - down the popular
standard Schnauzer.
• Step 3: KNOW THE
BREED: Since you will be buying a purebred Miniature Schnauzer, familiarize yourself with the AKC Miniature Schnauzer Breed Stan
BREED: Since you will be buying a purebred Miniature
Schnauzer, familiarize yourself with the AKC Miniature
Schnauzer Breed Stan
Breed Standard.
The
Standard Schnauzer is the original
Schnauzer from which the Miniature and Giant
breeds were developed in the late 19th century.
What many people do not realize, however, is that the
Schnauzer name actually applies to three separate
breeds which come in different sizes — the Miniature
Schnauzer, the
Standard Schnauzer, and the Giant
Schnauzer.
Because this recipe is not formulated for dogs of any specific size, it could be a good choice for a
Standard Schnauzer who rides the line between medium and large
breeds.
Standard Schnauzer is the oldest of the three schnauzer breeds and an ancestor of the other two — the Giant Schnauzer and the Miniature S
Schnauzer is the oldest of the three
schnauzer breeds and an ancestor of the other two — the Giant Schnauzer and the Miniature S
schnauzer breeds and an ancestor of the other two — the Giant
Schnauzer and the Miniature S
Schnauzer and the Miniature
SchnauzerSchnauzer.
You can narrow down your choices, however, by choosing a size - specific product — a small -
breed formula for Miniature
Schnauzers, a medium
breed formula for
Standard Schnauzers, and large -
breed formula for Giant
Schnauzers.
I truly believe that the
standard schnauzer because of their size (most therapy dogs in our unit have been very large such as Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs) will be less likely to intimidate those children who might be a bit wary of one of the larger
breeds.
As I mentioned earlier there are three
breeds of
Schnauzer all stemming from the
Standard.
This
breed is native to Germany and there are several sizes, so we can encounter a miniature
schnauzer,
standard or giant.All of them are characterized by a coat with a softer inner layer and a rough outer of black and silver, «salt and pepper», or black or white.In addition, something that distinguishes this
breed easily is their very thick brows, beard and mustache.
Although there are no written records on their origin, Miniature
Schnauzers are thought to have originated from crossing
Standard Schnauzers with other smaller
breeds of dog.
The Miniature
Schnauzer breed was developed by crossing a
Standard Schnauzer with a number of smaller
breeds including the Affenpinscher and the Miniature Poodle.
The Schnottie is another cute Rottie
breed mix that results of a mix between a
Standard Schnauzer and a Rottweiler.
The German Empire, however, utilized a number of highly - trainable
breeds including the
Standard Schnauzer, Boxer, and Doberman Pinscher.
These
breeds include Basengi, Beagle, Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Miniature
Schnauzer, Norwegian Elkhound, Rottweiler, Samoyed, Chinese Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Soft - coated Wheaten Terrier and
Standard Poodle.
Any dog can develop a tumor of the toe, but large
breed, black coated dogs such as
standard poodles, Rottweilers, Labrador retrievers and giant
schnauzers have an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the toe.
This is a German
breed that is allowed in three official sizes: Giant
Schnauzer,
Standard Schnauzer, and Miniature
Schnauzer.
Examples: Airedale, Beauceron, Belgian Shepherds, Bouvier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Dalmatian, Doberman, Dutch Shepherd, Giant and
Standard Schnauzer, German Shepherd Dog, German Wirehaired Pointer, Great Dane, Hovawart, Rottweiler My Favorites: Airedale, Belgian Shepherds (Malinois); Dutch Shepherd; German Shepherd; Giant
Schnauzer (not from show lines);
Standard Schanauzer (not from show lines); German Shepherd Dog; Rottweiler Intelligent Personable and loyal Extremely trainable (if you get a good one, and you do all the training & socializing necessary) Athletic Good companions Good with puppies and children May or may not like strangers ** These
breeds are my personal favorites.
Standard Schnauzer The
Standard Schnauzer is a sociable, affectionate
breed that has a fondness for kids.
Some
breeds may also run a greater risk, including Australian terriers,
standard and miniature
schnauzers, dachshunds, poodles, keeshonds and samoyeds.
The miniature
schnauzer was created by
breeding a
standard schnauzer with affenpinschers and black poodles to create an excellent rat dog in a small size.
These include Boston Terriers, Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, and
Schnauzers to conform to the specific look of each
breed standard.
Purebred
breeds created specifically for above ground vermin eradication include (among many others) Rat Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, German Pinschers,
Standard Schnauzers, and Manchester Terriers.
The Miniature
Schnauzer was
bred down from the
Standard Schnauzer using small specimens of that
breed and interbreeding them with Poodles and Affenpinschers
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Schnauzer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goldador Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Grand Bleu de Gascogne Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Hamiltonstovare Harrier Havanese Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Ibizan Hound Iceland Sheepdog Irish Dane Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Jack Chi Jack Russell Terrier Jackabee Jackapoo Japanese Chin Japanese Terrier Kai Ken Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Beagle Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Ken Komondor Kooikerhondje Kuvasz Labrador Retriever Labradoodle Laekenois Lagotto Romagnolo Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Landseer Large Munsterlander Leonberger Lhasapoo Lhasa Apso Lowchen Mal - Shi Maltese Malti - Pom Malti - Poo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Mi - Ki Miniature American Shepherd Miniature Australian Shepherd Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Pinscher Miniature Poodle Miniature
Schnauzer Morkie Mudi Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norrbottenspets North American Shepherd Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Ogar Polski Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otter Hound Papillon Papoo Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier Peek - A-Pom Pekepoo Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Perro de Presa Canario Peruvian Inca Orchid Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Plott Hound Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Polish Oczarek Nizinny Polish Tatra Sheepdog Pomapoo Pomchi Pomeranian Poochin Poochon Poodle,
Standard Portuguese Podengo Portuguese Pointer Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pudelpointer Pug Pugapoo Puggle Puli Pumi Pyrenean Mastiff Pyrenean Shepherd Rafeiro do Alentejo Rat Terrier Rat - Cha Red and White Setter Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Russell Terrier Russian Laikas Saint Berdoodle Saint Bernard Saluki Samoyed Sarplaninac Schapendoes Schipperke Schnoodle Scoodle Scottish Deerhound Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Segugio Italiano Sheepadoodle Shepadoodle Shetland Sheepdog Shiba Inu Shih Tzu Shih - Poo Shikoku Shiloh Shepherd Shorkie Siberian Husky Silkchon Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi Small Munsterlander Pointer Smooth Fox Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier South African Boerboel South Russian Owtcharka Spanish Water Dog Spinone Italiano Stabyhoun Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Sussex Spaniel Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund Taco Terrier Tamaskan Wolfdog Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tibetan Wolfhound Tosa Toy Fox Terrier Toy Manchester Terrier Toy Poodles Treeing Tennessee Brindle Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Volpino Italiano Weimaraner Weimardoodle Welsh Foxhound Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Westiepoo Wetterhoun Whippet Whoodle Wire Fox Terrier Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintli Yorkie Apso Yorkiepoo Yorkshire Terriers Yorktese / Morkie Zuchon
Three
breeds of
Schnauzer exist, including giant,
standard, and miniature.
There,
Standard Schnauzers were
bred with smaller dogs, such as the miniature poodle and the Affenpinscher, to create a farm dog that was skilled at hunting rats.
This dog
breed is a cousin of the
Standard Schnauzer, and the two canines have a strong resemblance to each other.
Standard Schnauzers were originally
bred to be ratters, guard dogs, and all - purpose dogs on German farms.
The
breed today known as the
Standard Schnauzer, one of Europe's supreme all - around farm dogs, has a lineage going back to at least the 15th century.
If a miniature
schnauzer fits specified «optimal»
standards for his
breed, he might be eligible to participate in dog shows, where the focus is on conformation.
Stocky, robust little dogs standing 12 to 14 inches, Miniature
Schnauzers were
bred down from their larger cousins,
Standard Schnauzers.
Today, the
Standard Schnauzer ranks 99th among the 155
breeds and varieties recognized by the AKC.
The
Standard Schnauzer is a medium - size dog who inspired early breeders to develop two more
breeds who look just like him — the Miniature
Schnauzer and the Giant
Schnauzer.
According to the American Kennel Club
breed standard, adult miniature
schnauzers must conform to a height of 12 to 14 inches at the shoulder.