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Miniature Schnauzers
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At a glance
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog with distinctive bushy eyebrows and moustache. Like a terrier, the salt-and-pepper-coated schnauzer is always on the go, yet friendly and obedient. The dog resembles the larger Standard Schnauzer.
Summary
- Names – Zwergschnauzer (Dwarf Schnauzer), Mini Schnauzer
- Group – AKC: Terrier Group; KC: Utility
- Size – small
- Life expectancy – average of 13; range of 12 to 15 years
- Cost of ownership – low
- Ease of ownership – high
- Aggressive tendency – low
- Amount of Exercise – medium
- Amount of Grooming – low
- Ease of Training – high
- Obedience level – high
- Suitable for Children – medium
- Amount of Care Required – medium
- Susceptibility to Health Problems – low