The colors of the breed have been standardized for a long time and were developed for the best health and protection for the skin.
There are 3 different breeds, so we will address each separately.
MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS
AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes Black, Salt & Pepper, Silver & Black
KC (The Kennel Club - UK) recognizes the following (from their website):
- Pepper and salt – shades range from dark iron grey to light grey. Hairs banded dark/light/dark. Dark facial mask to harmonise with corresponding coat colour.
- Pure Black.
- Black and silver – solid black with silver markings on eyebrows, muzzle, chest, brisket, forelegs below point of elbow, inside of hindlegs below stifle joint, vent and under tail.
- White.
Good pigmentation essential in all colours.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
This was taken directly from the Kennel Club (KC) website detailing the acceptable colors of the Miniature Schnauzer breed in EUROPE where the breed was originated. The RED highlighted text states that other colors which are seen are NOT ACCEPTED because of non-conformance to breed standards which were in place after decades of breeding to remove undesired faults that were considered unhealthy and detrimental to the Miniature Schnauzer breed.
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Current Registration ColoursWhen searching for any puppy of a pedigree breed it is very important that you read the Breed Standard so that you are aware of the ideal picture of the breed. The following colours are currently used for registration but some of them may not appear in the Breed Standard. If you think you might be interested in showing your puppy, or you wish to maintain the colours which are considered by serious breed enthusiasts and the Kennel Club to be the correct ones, view the Breed Standard under the ‘Go’ menu. Black
Black & Silver
Pepper & Salt
White
Colour Not Recognised By KC
Colour Not Recognised in the list above indicates that a colour is not correct as regards the Breed Standard for the breed. The Breed Standard describes the desired colours in the breed, and while other colours may exist, these are considered undesirable in this breed. Undesirable colours may have occurred due to out crossing (cross breeding), or should be avoided if they are known to indicate conditions which can be detrimental to health. It should be noted however that where a colour is known to be detrimental to health the Kennel Club will refuse registration. |