Related breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyMiniature Schnauzer at a glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Appeared
- 1888 to 1899 (well documented)
- Family
- Schnauzer
- Type
- Pinscher / ratter
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 183
- DNA clade
- Schnauzer (Parker 2017)
The name. German Zwerg ("dwarf") + Schnauzer, from Schnauze, "muzzle".
Same familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Standard Schnauzer, Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher, Poodle
Sister breeds
Same family: Schnauzer
Same time, same continent
Airedale Terrier, Basset Hound, Boxer, Brittany, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff
Close by DNAChihuahua1850 to 1904 · MexicoClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Standard Schnauzer28.3 Mb
- Pug17.7 Mb
- Keeshond10.2 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDobermann1880 to 1900 · GermanyPlace in time
The Miniature Schnauzer appears 1888 to 1899 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Miniature Schnauzer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
