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A Schnauzer is a German dog type that originated
in Germany in the 1400s and 1500s. The term comes
from "Schnauze," the German word for snout, because
of the dog's distinctly furry muzzle. (The word Schnauzer
also means moustache in German.) The type consists
of three breeds: the giant, standard and miniature.The
original Schnauzer was of the same size as the modern
standard Schnauzer breed, and was bred as a rat catcher,
yard dog and guard dog. The miniature Schnauzer is
the result of crossing the original schnauzer.
Friendly and loving, Schnauzers become part of their
families and can get along well with children if raised
properly. They are protective, energetic and they
will also alert members of the household to any potential
danger. The breed is of average intelligence and can
have a mind of their own, so it’s good to start training
early and provide daily exercise.
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