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History and Origin of Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer (pronounced as Miniature Schnow-zer) is a compact robust dog. It is naturally small in size, has whiskers, shaggy beard, and arched spiking eyebrows. This squarely proportioned breed also has long mustache that is regularly sheared to play up with its figure. It has a firm sinewy hair coat. Its hair coat colors vary from black, salt and pepper, to white or black and silver coat. Its salt and pepper or gray shade is the outcome of distinctive dark and light clustering of each hair. This dog’s tail is typically curtailed and its frontal legs are neatly straight. The miniature schnauzer’s head is long with a black nose and egg-shaped, dark eyes. Its v-shaped ears naturally fold frontward or shorten to a point. It usually weighs thirteen to fifteen pounds and stands from twelve to fourteen inches. The Schnauzer’s size enables it to adjust to both small urban districts and country boroughs. …continue reading the article of History and Origin of Miniature Schnauzer

Sep 01, 2008 | 0 | Dog Breed