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Where did the Schnauzer dog first originate?
The Miniature Schnauzer originated in the mid-to-late 19th century in Germany. This breed was the result of crossing between the Standard Schnauzer and one or more smaller breeds like Affenpinscher and Poodle.
Who bred the mini schnauzer?
Germans
Is a miniature schnauzer pedigree?
Yes, the are as long as they are pure bred ones! You can get standard and then miniature and giant but they are all pedigree. Hope this helps :)
Are there different sized schnauzers?
No. Giant Schnauzers and Miniature Schnauzers are not the same breed. Giant Schnauzers and Miniature Schnauzers have a common ancestry in that both breeds were "bred-up" and bred-down" from the standard schnauzer. The Miniature Schnauzer was "bred-down" by breeding terriers with the larger Standard Schnauzer. The Miniature Schnauzer is a terrier breed. The Giant Schnauzer is the result of breeding larger breeds, e.g. the Bouvier des Flandres and the Great Dane, with the Standard Schnauzer. The Giant Schnauzer is a Working Dog breed. Other than appearance, the Schnauzer name and their common ancestor, which seems like a lot, the Miniature Schnauzer and Giant Schnauzer share little else.
Can you breed a miniature schnauzer with a giant schnauzer And of so what would the schnauzer be considered?
You could try to breed a giant with a mini but it probably depends on their first impression and if the miniature is intimidated by the giant. Also, prob depends on the gender, and which is which.
What is a Schnauzer classified as?
The Miniature Schnauzer is classified as a terrier while as the Standard Schnauzer and the Giant Schnauzer are classified as working dogs.
What was the Giant Schnauzer first bred for?
They were a general-purpose farm dog first used for driving cattle to market and then guarding the money on the way home.
Are miniature schnauzer the same as standard schnauzer?
No, there are 3 types of schnauzers. Miniature, Standard, and Giant. They all vary in size.
Is apple okay for a standard schnauzer?
NO
When was the first recorded appearance of a miniature Schnauzer?
The earliest recorded Miniature Schnauzers were in Germany in the mid to late 1900s, resulting from the cross-breeding of the standard Schnauzer and the poodle.
What breeds started the standard schnauzer?
The Standard Schnauzer was developed by using the black German Poodle and the grey Wolf Spitz. Wirehaired Pinscher stock was also used.
Would a standard schnauzer make a good guide dog?
No.
