Miniature Schnauzer
Schnauzer Miniatura
- Sizesmall
- Weight5.9–6.8 kg
- Lives12–14 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★★★★
Character
Miniature Schnauzer temperament
A small dog from the terrier group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymiddle of the road
- Affection with familyglued to you
- With kidsexcellent
- With other dogsmiddle of the road
- With strangersmiddle of the road
- Playfulnessplayful for life
- Guarding instinctborn guardian
- Adaptabilitysettles anywhere
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Barkingreports everything
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
- Prey drivechases anything that moves
Distinguishing features
Miniature Schnauzer characteristics
- Ears
- drop
- Height
- 30–36 cm
- Weight
- 5.9–6.8 kg
- Muzzle
- medium
- Coat
- wiry
- Coat length
- medium
- Colors
- salt and pepper, black and silver, black
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Sheddingmiddle of the road
- Coat caredaily brushing
Life expectancy
How long does a Miniature Schnauzer live?
12–14 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a Miniature Schnauzer
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary Level-2 treat-dispensing puzzle
For the dog that's bored of everything: let it earn the kibble by thinking. Start at level 2; level 1 they solve in their sleep.
AI image: the real product may vary Flat 2-meter leash
Two meters: enough to sniff with dignity, enough to keep it close when it matters. Neither retractable nor 50 cm.
AI image: the real product may vary Small donut bed
Small dogs sleep curled up with a wall around them: the donut is their castle. Washable, because it will smell like dog. It's the law.
AI image: the real product may vary Hard-sided carrier
The hard carrier works for the car, the vet and moving house. Buy it for the ADULT dog's size, not the puppy you have today.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the Miniature Schnauzer
How big does a Miniature Schnauzer get?
An adult Miniature Schnauzer stands 30–36 cm at the withers and weighs 5.9–6.8 kg.
Does the Miniature Schnauzer need a lot of exercise?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 3 out of 5 on “Energy”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the Miniature Schnauzer good with kids?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 5 out of 5 on “With kids”: excellent. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the Miniature Schnauzer get along with other dogs?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 3 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the Miniature Schnauzer easy to train?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 5 out of 5 on “Trainability”: learns on the fly. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the Miniature Schnauzer bark a lot?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 5 out of 5 on “Barking”: reports everything. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the Miniature Schnauzer a good guard dog?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 4 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: born guardian. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the Miniature Schnauzer shed a lot?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 3 out of 5 on “Shedding”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Can a Miniature Schnauzer live in an apartment?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores 5 out of 5 on “Adaptability”: settles anywhere. On that scale, 1 is “needs its space and routine” and 5 is “settles anywhere”. An apartment is fine, being shut in is not: every dog needs to get out every day.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.