What is the history of schnauzers?

History of the Miniature Schnauzer. The Miniature Schnauzer (or Zwergschnauzer) is very similar in type to the Standard Schnauzer. read more

History of the Miniature Schnauzer The Miniature Schnauzer (or Zwergschnauzer) is very similar in type to the Standard Schnauzer. The Schnauzers of all sizes are classified as “working dogs” in Europe and other countries where the FCI standards are followed, but in the United States, only the Giant and the Standard Schnauzer are classified as “working dogs”. read more

Giant Schnauzer History The Giant Schnauzer was the last of all three breeds of Schnauzer to be created. In Germany the "Riesenschnauzer" (which literally means Giant Snouter in German!)was initially bred and used to drive cattle and sheep. read more

The original schnauzer was of the same size as the modern Standard Schnauzer breed, and was bred as a rat catcher, yard dog and guard dog. The Miniature Schnauzer is the result of crossing the original schnauzer with breeds including the poodle and the affenpinscher. read more