Zenith Celebration van de Spikke, owner: Ingrid van Londen & Lo Blom
General
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, compact, robust, nearly square dog
with a strong, rectangular head featuring V-shaped eyebrows extending
over the eyes, and thick whiskers. Ears are set high on the skull and may
be natural or cropped. The tail is set high, carried nearly erect, and
normally docked. The Miniature Schnauzer resembles the Standard
Schnauzer and should not ap-pear either fine and racy, toyish, or heavy
and overbuilt. Gender differences are apparent in this breed, with the
female having a somewhat more refined head, a lighter neck, and a
slightly longer loin.
Characteristics
The Miniature Schnauzer temperament is nearly ideal for a companion dog:
affectionate but spirited, intelligent, obedient, and friendly. Miniature
Schnauzers get along well with other dogs as well as people. A well-bred
Miniature Schnauzer readily adapts to a wide variety of lifestyles.
Temperament
Alert, reliable and intelligent. Primarily a companion dog.
History
The Miniature Schnauzer was developed in Germany, probably resulting
from crosses between the Standard Schnauzer and the Affenpinscher
during the last decade of the 19th century. Black Spitz-type dogs and
even Poodles have also been suggested as possible ancestors of the
breed. The first Miniature Schnauzer was registered in Germany in 1898,
but the breed did not arrive in the United States until 1924. Although the
breed was probably developed as a ratter, most Miniature Schnauzers
today are primarily companion dogs. They have not lost their working
abilities, however, and continue to excel in all performance events.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
Companion
Classification
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs
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