Miniature Schnauzer

01Origin and history

Developed near Frankfurt in late nineteenth-century Germany, associated with ratting and farm alert work.

02Appearance and identification

Harsh wiry coat with dense undercoat; black, pepper and salt, black and silver or white.

03Temperament and companionship

Intelligent, fearless and enduring, alert and companionable; manage barking through training.

04Everyday care

Brush and arrange regular professional grooming, clean the beard after meals, provide walks and training, and check eye and other health screening when choosing a puppy.

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