Miniature Schnauzer Puppies Blog

- In the UK the Mini Schnauzers aren’t listed as terriers but as utility dogs

- They were originally bred to hunt small animals, such as rats and mice

- The Schnauzer is a very brave breed: he’d stand up against a dog, who is twice as big as himself.

- The Mini Schnauzer gave inspiration to artists such as Rembrandt and Durer

Anyone who is a fan of the Standard or Giant Schanuzer will take a liking to the smaller tiny-tot version of the Schnauzer breed! The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer breed that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century. The breed was developed by crossing the Standard Schnauzer with one or more smaller breeds such as the Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, or the Affenpinscher. The breed remains one of the most popular breeds, and is currently the 10th most popular breed in the U.S.