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Phone: 03 56648322 or 03 51891287 or Email: valleyview@valleyviewdogs.com

SCHNAUZER INFORMATION

The Schnauzer is of German origin. The name comes from the German word for moustache because of the dogs distinctively furry noses. The Schnauzers life expectancy is about 12 - 15 years.
 

Schnauzer Sizes

There are 3 sizes of Schnauzer.

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
Height at the shoulder: 30-38 cm (12-15 in)
Weight: 5-8 kg (11-17 lb)

STANDARD SCHNAUZER
Height at the shoulder: 42-50 cm (17-20 in)
Weight: 14-23 kg (30-50 lb)

GIANT SCHNAUZER
Height at the shoulder: 59-70 cm (23-27 in)
Weight: 32-45 kg (70-100 lb)
 

Schnauzer Colours

Miniature Schnauzers can be 'Salt and Pepper', Black or White.
Standard and Giant Schnauzers are 'Salt and Pepper' or Black.
 

Schnauzer Temperament

The Schnauzer is a very intelligent dog that is easily trained. Its ability to happily think for itself and do its own thing has given it a reputation as being independent, but in reality they are very friendly, attention loving dogs who respond well to training.
 

Schnauzer History

The Standard Schnauzer is the earliest of the 3 sizes, recognized in Wittenberg, Bavaria and Germany about 500 years ago. Its intelligence and reliability made it a good working dog, used for police work, warfare, herding, retrieving, droving and as a guard dog. In the 1800s the Miniature Schnauzer was developed by crossing the Standard Schnauzer with smaller dogs like Poodles and Affenpinchers. Miniature Schnauzers were used for companion dogs and also showed proficiency in hunting small vermin like rats. The Giant Schnauzer was made by crossing the Standard Schnauzer with the Black Great Dane. Early in the 20th century the Giant Schnauzers were used for cattle driving, watchdogs for industrial areas and police work mainly in Germany.

Schnauzer Pictures

Miniature Schnauzer - Gump Miniature Schnauzer - Gump

 

Standard Schnauzer - Molly Standard Schnauzer - Molly

 

Giant Schnauzer - Hanna Giant Schnauzer - Hanna

 

Miniature Schnauzer - Cleopatra
Miniature Schnauzer - Cleopatra

Miniature Schnauzers
Miniature Schnauzers

Valley View Dog Breeders Australia.

Located in Gippsland, Victoria.
Breeders of Labradoodles, Schnoodles, Spoodles, Roodles & Maltese Poodles.
To order one of our puppies or for more information
Phone: 0351 891287 or 0356 648322 - International Callers
Email: valleyview@valleyviewdogs.com
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