STANDARD SCHNAUZERS
The standard Schnauzer is a larger, much sturdier breed. This was the originator of the gene pool for both the Miniature and Giant varieties. The breeders within the Standard Schnauzer community have not been influenced by the "fashion quirks" of interbreeding other varieties within the gene pool to produce colors and sizes not officially recognized.
AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes Black, Salt & Pepper
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.
MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS
The miniature Schnauzer is a smaller, and very sturdy breed originating from the Standard Schnauzer, but mixing it with the Poodle and Affenpincher. The breeders within the Miniature Schnauzer community have just recently been influenced by the "fashion quirks" of interbreeding other varieties within the gene pool to produce colors and sizes not officially recognized.
AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes Black, Salt & Pepper, Silver & Black, and all White.
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 hind legs below stifle joint, vent and under tail.
- White.
Good pigmentation essential in all colours.
GIANT SCHNAUZERS
The Giant Schnauzer is powerfully built, robust, sinewy, appearing almost square. Imposing, with keen expression and alert attitude. Correct conformation of the utmost importance. Versatile, strong, hardy, intelligent and vigorous. Adaptable, capable of great speed and endurance and resistant to weather. Top coat harsh and wiry, just short enough for smartness on body. Slightly shorter on neck and shoulders, but blending smoothly into body coat. Clean on throat, skull, ears and under tail. Good undercoat. Harsh hair on legs.
AKC (American Kennel Club) recognizes Black, Salt & Pepper
KC (The Kennel Club - UK) recognizes the following (from their website):
(a) Pure black (b) Pepper and salt: Shades range from dark iron grey to light grey; hairs banded black/light/black. Dark facial mask essential, harmonising with corresponding body colour. On both colours white markings on head, chest and legs undesirable. Good pigmentation essential.