Standard Schnauzer

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Schnauzer, Mittelschnauzer, Schnauzer-Pinscher (obsolete)
Country of Origin: Germany
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Working
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Working
United Kennel Club (UKC): Guardian Dog
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Utility
The Kennel Club (KC): Utility
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Working Dogs
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Utility

The Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized, heavy-set, squarely built, robust, energetic dog, most noted for his arched eyebrows, profuse whiskers, and bristly mustache, giving him a regal and wise appearance. His head is elongated, strong, and rectangular, with a blunt-wedged shaped muzzle. His dark brown eyes are medium in size and oval in shape. He has a large, black nose, drop ears that are V-shaped, and a moderately-high set tail.

A medium working schnauzer for a house; wiry coat care, a guardian bark, and more job-drive than a still apartment usually wants.

The Schnauzer is the original breed of the three Schnauzer breeds, along with the Giant Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer. Both the Giant Schnauzer and Miniature Schnauzer were bred from the Standard Schnauzer. The Schnauzer’s origins are in old herding, ratting, and guardian breeds of Europe. The Standard Schnauzer has been used throughout modern history in various roles. The Red Cross used the dogs for guard duty during World War I. Both German and American police departments put the dogs to work as well. Several Standards have been used in the USA for drug and bomb detection, and also as Search and Rescue dogs.

Height: Male: 18-20 inches; Female: 17-19 inches
Weight: Male: 35-50 pounds; Female: 30-45 pounds
Color: Pepper and salt, and black
Coat: Wiry, harsh, and dense; dense undercoat; close-lying topcoat
Lifespan: 13–16 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

A Standard Schnauzers is a highly intelligent, agile, alert, reliable, strong, high endurance, high-energy, and loving companion. He is a very loyal family dog who will protect his home from visitors with a deep and robust bark. He adapts well to any weather, including snow, and is great with kids and adults alike. The Standard Schnauzer puppy is constantly exploring, learning and testing his limits. As an adult, he knows how to be on the alert, even when relaxing by the feet of his owner. He is always ready for a walk in the woods, a ride in the car, a training session, or any other activity that allows him to be with his owner.

Training

The Standard Schnauzer is easy to train. Firm-consistent training is required due to his intelligent and curious personality. Ideally, socialization will begin as soon as possible.

Care and grooming

The Standard Schnauzer is considered to be a high-energy dog, who needs ample exercise for both his physical and emotional well-being. The minimum exercise an adult dog should get is the equivalent of a one-mile walk at least three times a day. In order to keep the dog in prime physical condition, these walks should be brisk enough to keep the dog at a steady trotting pace. Standard Schnauzers are extremely versatile, excelling at dog sports such as agility, obedience, tracking, disc dog, flyball, and herding. The Standard Schnauzer’s hair will grow in length, much like human hair, and must be cut and groomed regularly.

Shedding

Low to moderate; the wiry coat sheds less when it is stripped.

Health

Standard Schnauzers may develop hip dysplasia, eye disease, and hypothyroidism. Hip and eye screening of breeding stock is recommended.

Crosses that include the Standard Schnauzer

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

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