SCHNAUZER

Lively

Good nature

Playful

Devoted

Medium sized

Strong

Stocky

Rough haired

Group	📌
Size	Small📌 Medium📌 Large📌
Utilization	Watch and Companion Dog
Appearance	Medium sized, strong, stocky rather than slim, rough haired.
🖍️Nicknames	Standard Schnauzer Mittelschnauzer
Country of origin	Germany
Lifespan, years	12 - 15
Height	30 cm - 70 cm
Weight	5 kg - 45 kg
Temperament	Typical characteristics are his lively temperament, coupled with placid composure. Typical are his good nature, his playfulness, and his proverbial devotion to his master. He loves children, is incorruptible, alert, yet not noisy.
History	Originally the Schnauzer was used in the region of Southern Germany as a stable dog as he felt particularly at home in the company of horses. He eagerly watched out for all rodents in order to kill them in a flash. This very early got him the appellation of “Rattler” (ratter).