Why the breed exists
German farmers wanted the Standard Schnauzer's ratting ability and watchfulness in a smaller package, and bred down using Affenpinschers and small Standards to get it. The result is the only terrier-group breed without British Isles ancestry, and it shows in temperament: less fire, more sociability, the farm-dog habit of announcing everything. The bristled beard and brows weren't styling — they protected the face at close quarters with vermin. Spirited, obedient by terrier standards, and convinced of its own size.
The official written standard belongs to the breed's parent club.Read the official Miniature Schnauzer standard →
Choosing a Miniature Schnauzer on purpose
Every breed has its own list of required health screenings, kept by its parent club and published through OFA. A preservation breeder working in this breed tests to that list and shows you the results — including the ones that didn't go their way.
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