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Breed Information

General Appearance:

The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust, active dog of terrier type, resembling his larger cousin, the Standard Schnauzer, in general appearance, and of alert, active disposition. The dog is sturdily built, nearly square in proportion to body length and height, with plenty of bone, and without any suggestion of toyishness. Faults: Type toyishness, raciness, or coarseness.

Temperament:

The typical Miniature Schnauzer is alert and spirited, yet obedient to command. Friendly, intelligent and willing to please they should never be over-aggressive or timid. Faults: Temperament, shyness or viciousness.

Size:

A typical Miniature Schnauzer ranges in size from 12-14 inches or 30-36 centimetres.

Coat:

Miniature Schnauzer coats are double, with a hard, wiry, outer coat and close undercoat. Head, neck, and body coats must be plucked. When in show condition the body should be of sufficient length to determine texture. Miniature Schnauzers also have a close covering on their necks, ears and skull. Faults: Coat too soft or too smooth and slick in appearance

Colour:

The recognized colours are Salt and Pepper, Black and Silver, Solid Black. Typical colour for such a dog is Salt and Pepper in shades of grey; tan shading is permissible. The Salt and Pepper mixture fades out to light grey or silver white in the eyebrows, whiskers, cheeks, under the throat, across the chest, under the tail, on the leg furnishings, under the body and inside the legs. The light under-body hair is not to rise higher on the sides of the body than the front elbows. The Black and Silvers follow the same pattern as the Salt and Peppers. The entire Salt and Pepper section must be black. Black is the only solid colour allowed. It must be a true black with no grey hairs and no brown tinge, except where the whiskers may have become discoloured. A small white spot on the chest is permitted, not to exceed one inch in diameter.