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Schnauzer Space : Breed Information

Above: Germany, the Schnauzer Homeland

Basic Information

Schnauzers, as their name implies, originate from Germany. At first they were humble farm dogs in Bavaria. But these tough little, or not so little, dogs have conquered the Earth.

Schnauzers can be found anywhere from New York to Berlin; from Sydney to Rio.

More information on the origins of the Schnauzer may be found in the Schnauzer History section of this site.

Three Sizes of Schnauzer

There are three varieties of Schnauzers recognized by the AKC:

Link:	More	More	More
Type	Miniature	Standard	Giant
Size:	11 to 18 pounds	30 to 40 pounds	75 to 90 pounds.
Group:	Terrier	Working	Working
Info:	Miniature Schnauzers are slightly smaller than Standards Even though they're small, they are by no means your typical small dog.	The Standard Schnauzer claims the honor and distinction of being the original Schnauzer.	The Giant Schnauzer, is well, giant. They vary in weight from 75 to 90 pounds. Used as Police dogs worldwide.

Born to Sniff

To a very large degree, a lot of their behavior has roots in their past. You'll never have a leisurely walk with a Schnauzer in the woods or any other place where there are rodents or other wildlife. To a Schnauzer, every walk is an adventure.

Schnauzers were bred to hunt down mice and vermin sometime in Bavaria, the southern region of Germany, during the late 1400's. Over time they were bred larger to herd livestock and smaller to be able squeeze into tighter areas to get at more rodents.

Teutonic Terrier

Miniature Schnauzers are the only breed of terrier that originates outside of the British Isles. Terriers are known for their high energy, small size, and urge to hunt vermin. The word "terrier" derives from the Latin word for ground ("terra").