Schnauzer Dog
Simply known as the Schnauzer, the Standard Schnauzer dog breed is the original size of the 3 Schnauzer breeds; the 3 include Miniature (or Small), Standard, and Giant. He originated in Germany and was bred as a versatile farm dog.
The Schnauzer dog breed is a smart, playful, clownish, and loving dog that thrives on human interaction. He gets along well with other pets in the household, but may chase after stray animals.
Protective and courageous, the Schnauzer dog is a good candidate for a watchdog and a guard dog.
The wiry coats of Schnauzer dogs are low-shedding but high-maintenance. As athletic working dogs, they require extensive daily exercise to wear them out. They have an average lifespan of 12–16 years.
The Standard Schnauzer is the oldest and the original of the 3 Schnauzer dog breeds. He is also known as the Schnauzer or Wire-haired Pinscher.
This purebred dog breed was originally bred in Germany in the 15th century, as depicted in the artwork of Albrecht Durer in 1492.
The Schnauzer dog breed was an all-rounder. He was bred to perform various farm tasks like guarding property and livestock and catching rats. At the same time, he also protects merchants travelling to and from the marketplace.
In the 19th century, the breed caught the eye of German dog fanciers. They developed the breed by crossing a grey Wolfspitz and a black German Poodle. This resulted in the well-known salt and pepper and black coats that we see in the modern breed today.
Around this time, these medium-sized dogs were also crossed with other breeds to develop the Mini Schnauzer and the Giant Schnauzer.
The Schnauzer dog breed was first shown in the 1870s at the same time when the breed standard was written. His name came from the German word “schnauze,” meaning muzzle.
In 1907, the Bavarian Schnauzer Club was established in Munich, which helped catapult his popularity. This dog breed also became widely popular in the United States in the early 20th century.
Today, they are some of the most sought-after companion dogs because of their adorable looks and kind, loving, and loyal nature.
This purebred dog is recognised by the Kennel Club in the UK under the Utility Group. The very first breed club of the Wire-haired Pinscher called Schnauzer Club of America was formed in 1925.
Later on, the American Kennel Club first acknowledged him as a Working breed. However, he was later on move into the Terrier Group in 1926. After a decade, the breed was placed back into the Working Group.
The Schnauzer dog breed is a medium-sized canine. He is a solid and squarely-built dog characterised by a distinctive beard and arched and bushy eyebrows. He has a rectangular head and a strong and blunt muzzle.
The Standard and Giant Schnauzers are 2 distinct breeds. You can obviously tell them apart through their size—Standard ones are smaller compared to Giant ones.
Adult male Schnauzer dogs weigh approximately 18–22 kilos (40–50 pounds). They can grow up to 45–50 centimetres (18–20 inches) tall.
Full-grown female Schnauzer dogs weigh around 15–20 kilos (35–45 pounds). They measure about 43–45 centimetres (17–18 inches) tall.
The intense expression in the Standard Schnauzer dog’s small, deep-set eyes gives him a grumpy look. The ears, set high on the skull, are either cropped or uncropped (when uncropped, they’re small and V-shaped).
Schnauzer dogs sport double coats that are made up of a dense, soft undercoat and a wiry, rough outer coat. Their coat colours come in solid black or salt and pepper.
