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Dogs 101 - MINIATURE SCHNAUZER - Top Dog Facts About the MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
The Miniature Schnauzer is a member of the Schnauzer type of dogs and, as the name suggests, is a smaller form of the Standard Schnauzer. The Standard variety was developed in Germany in the 19th century for hunting, herding and guarding on farms. With time, the farmers developed a more compact version – the Miniature Schnauzer – by crossing with Affenpinschers and Miniature Poodles. By the turn of the 20th century, the Miniature was being considered a breed distinct from the Standard. The American Kennel Club places it in the ‘terrier’ group of dogs, unlike the other Schnauzers. The breed came to the US well after its larger cousins, but soon became more popular both as a family pet as well as a show dog.
