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.
Originally intended to keep rats out of barns, they were derived from a mix
of Standard Schnauzers, Affenpinschers and possibly Miniature Pinschers.
Heinrich Schott and Georg Riehl are thought to have miniaturized this breed by line breeding and cross breeding smaller puppies
from Standard Schnauzer litters.
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Miniature Schnauzers were derived from cross breeding
between standard Schnauzers and Affenpinschers, some believe the poodle was also mixed in to the cross breeding
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Originally intended as farm dogs, for their ability to easily run the fields catching all types of vermin, the miniature was created by crossing
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As with every dog,
Standard Schnauzers need early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young.
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About 1890, breeders crossed the
larger Standard Schnauzer with an Affenpinscher to create a dog that was better able to catch rats than either ancestor.
To
keep Standard Schnauzers from becoming willful and demanding, owners have to display confident and consistent leadership over them.
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The breeders who pioneered the Miniature Schnauzer had a specific goal in mind - to produce a smaller version of the well
established Standard Schnauzer.
The
dignified Standard Schnauzer has above - average intelligence and is inquisitive, creative, and sometimes stubborn in the way he thinks.
Most Standard Schnauzers seem to tolerate sharing their homes with cats, however, especially if they have been introduced to them at an early age.
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During the 1800's, German breeders set about changing their
beloved Standard Schnauzers down to a more manageable size for house pets, and so Miniature Schnauzers came to be.
First bred as early as the late 19th century, the Mini evolved down from the
original Standard Schnauzer, with the purpose of creating a small companion dog and working farm ratter.
Standard Schnauzers appear to relish dog sports for example agility, tracking, herding, retrieving, rally and competitive obedience.
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Bred by crossing
Standard Schnauzers with much bigger dogs (e.g. Great Danes), Giant Schnauzers managed to excel in a wide range of tasks, including cattle driving, police work and of course household companionship.