ADDITIONAL STANDARD SCHNAUZER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Working
Origin: Germany
Date of Origin: 15th century
Originally used for: Vermin destroyer, Guarding livestock
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Mittelschnauzer
History of the Breed: The Schnauzer can be traced to the middle ages serving as a ratter, guard dog, and companion. The breed originated
by crossing the black German Poodle and the Gray Wolf Spitz with the Wirehaired Pinscher. The Standard was used as the foundation stock for the
development of the Miniature and Giant Schnauzer.
Registered by the AKC in 1904
General Appearance: The Standard Schnauzer is a medium sized rough coated dog. The head is strong and rectangular.
The topskull is flat and fairly long. The foreface is parallel to the topskull, with a slight stop. The muzzle is strong and ends in
a moderately blunt manner, with thick whiskers which accentuate the rectangular shape of the head. The oval eyes are dark brown,
small and deep-set. The ears when uncropped are small and V-shaped and fold close to the skull. The body is short and deep and square
in profile, with the brisket extending at least to the elbows. Ribs are well sprung and deep, extending well back to a short loin. The tail is
docked and set high and carried erect. The black or salt and pepper coat is wiry and harsh.
Height & Weight:
Height 17.5-19.5 Inches
Weight 35-45 Pounds
Coat: The outer coat is wiry and harsh and the under coat is soft and dense
Color: Salt and pepper or solid black
Grooming needs: High
Temperament of Breed: Schnauzers need firm training and early socialization with a variety of people and animals to help prevent them becoming overly protective and dominant
Friendly with children: Excellent, very tolerant of children
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, Schnauzers get along well with other dogs and household pets
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Cataracts, osteochondritis dissecans, osteochondrosis, perianal adenoma, pulmonic stenosis, retinal dysplasia, von Willebrands disease
Minor: Conjunctivitis
Life Expectancy: 12-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 99
First Registered by the AKC: 1904
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Standard Schnauzer Club of America
Standard Schnauzer Club of Canada
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