Miniature Schnauzers
Friendly • Smart • Obedient
Available Puppies
About the Breed
HEIGHT
12 - 14 inches
WEIGHT
11 - 20 pounds
LIFE EXPECTANCY
12 - 15 years
TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS
FAMILY LIFE: Miniature Schnauzers tend to be very affectionate and good with kids and other dogs.
APPEARANCE: Their coat is typically medium and wiry with minimal shedding.
SOCIAL: They are playful, adaptable, and semi-open/friendly to strangers.
PERSONALITY: Eager to please with mid-level energy (not a couch potato or high energy) and tend to be vocal.
ABOUT
Miniature Schnauzers are the smallest of the 3 Schnauzer breeds. They generally are healthy and low-shedding companions. Distinctive features include bushy beard and eyebrows and come in four colors: salt and pepper, black and silver, solid black, and solid white. They are very outgoing, make great watch dogs, and adapt to a small home ore enjoy running on acres of land!
CARE
Miniature Schnauzers have a double coat - a wiry topcoat with a soft undercoat that requires frequent brushing and grooming. Most owners choose to have the coat groomed every five to eight weeks. They should also get a bath and have their nails trimmed once a month. Check ears often and wipe with slightly moistened gauze or paper towel.
TRAINING
Miniature Schnauzers are friendly, lively, eager to please, and they learn quickly. This breed’s high intelligence makes it necessary to keep training fun, as they can get bored with repetition. They should be socialized and make excellent companions!