Standard Schnauzer

Standard Schnauzer

The Standard Schnauzer is a square built, medium sized dog with a salt and pepper coat. A family lover, they are great home guardians and companions. First arriving in the United States in the early 1900s, they were originally a German breed named after the German word for muzzle, "schnauze". ¹

Fast Facts

Weighs between 35-50 lbs
Highly intelligent and alert
Known to be great guard dogs
Usually seen with cropped ears and docked tails
Average height 18-20 inches
Life expectancy: 15 years

Standard Schnauzer Features

With a rectangular head and strong muzzle face, standard schnauzers have oval dark brown eyes and small scissor like teeth. Their necks are strong and their body is compact. They have bushy eyebrows and a dense outer coat, but are considered to have a soft under coat. Their fur is usually salt and pepper or black. ²

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Animals | Pets | Dogs

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Wikipedia: Standard Schnauzer
American Kennel Club: Standard Schnauzer Breed Standard
The Westminster Kennel Club: Standard Schnauzer
Dogster: Standard Schnauzer Profile
Dog Breed Info Center: Standard Schnauzer
Dinsdale Standard Schnauzers: All About Standard Schnauzers
MSN Image Search: Standard Schnauzer Images

Standard Schnauzer Background and Characteristics

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Standard Schnauzer Rescue and Adoption

Bark Bytes: List of Standard Schnauzer Rescue Groups
1-800-Save-A-Pet.com: Standard Schnauzer Rescue and Adoption
Pontiac Valley Standard Schnauzer Club: Adopt A Standard Schnauzer
The Schnauzer Rescue Board

Standard Schnauzer Care and Special Needs

Standard Schnauzer: A Guide to Standard Schnauzer Grooming
Shana Standard Schnauzers: Standard Schnauzer Ear Care
eHow: How to Groom a Standard Schnauzer

Standard Schnauzer Health

Canada's Guide to Dogs: Standard Schnauzer Health Issues
Canis Major: Standard Schnauzer Health

Standard Schnauzer Blogs and Articles

Hoflin.com: Standard Schnauzer Ratings by Owners
KB's Standard Schnauzer Blog: Meet "Junior" Also Known As "Jr"
DailyPuppy.com: Abby the Standard Schnauzer
Doggy Snaps: Kissing Cousins

Standard Schnauzer Photos and Videos

YouTube: Schnauzer Tug'o War (0:46)
YouTube: Miniature Schnauzer Video (0:27)
YouTube: Rooby-Roo Schnauzer Howling (0:23)
Flickr: Standard Schnauzer Images
Google Image Search: Standard Schnauzer Images
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Standard Schnauzer History

Standard-Schnauzer.com: Standard Schnauzer History
Standard Schnauzer.org: Standard Schnauzer History

Standard Schnauzer Related Merchandise

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