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The
Schnauzer is divided into into three breeds by size:
Miniature Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer, and Giant Schnauzer.
All Schnauzer breeds can be described as alert, affectionate,
protective and reliable in nature, with a good sense
of humor. They should only be considered by those who
want a dog to be part of the family activities. They
cannot be "fed and forgotten". They are outstanding
companions known for their devotion and love of their
family, and are not "one person dogs" but instead
become a true family member.
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Schnauzer
History
The
Schnauzer is divided into
three breeds by size: Miniature Schnauzer,
Standard Schnauzer,
and Giant Schnauzer.
Miniature
Schnauzer
The
Miniature Schnauzer breed originated in Germany and
is the only breed in the Terrier Group which doesn't
have British roots. The breed resulted from experiments
in Germany in the last decade of the 19th century.
The dogs are believed to have developed from crosses
between the Standard
Schnauzer and one or more smaller breeds such as
the Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, or Affenpinscher.
The earliest recorded Miniature Schnauzer was in 1888,
and the first exhibition was in 1899. With their bold
courage the Miniature Schnauzer was originally used
for guarding herds, small farms and families. As time
passed they were also used to hunt rats, because they
appeared to have a knack for it, and its small size
was perfect to get into tight places to catch them.
At
first in America the Standards and Miniatures were
not recognized as separate breeds, all known
as Wire Haired Pinschers and shown in the Working
Group. In 1925 the Wire Haired Pinscher Club of America
was formed. In 1926 the name was changed to "Schnauzer".
Miniatures were shown in the same class with Standards
until recognized by AKC in the Fall of 1926 and granted
separate registration.
Standard Schnauzer
The Standard Schnauzer (SS) is the oldest (and original
prototype) of the three Schnauzer breeds. Since the
Middle Ages, dogs very like today's Standard Schnauzer
performed household and farm duties in Germany: guarding
the family and livestock, ridding the farmyard of
vermin, and protecting their owners as they travelled
to market. These rough-haired, medium-sized dogs
were descended from early European herding and guardian
breeds and were not related to the superficially
similar terriers of Britain.
In the mid-19th century, German dog fanciers began
to take an interest in this useful native breed.
Crosses were made with gray Wolfspitz and black German
Poodle to produce the distinctive pepper and salt
and black colors. It is probable that the
Doberman, Rottweiler, and the Standard Schnauzer
had a common source in a Wurttenberg cattle dog,
and crossing to the Manchester Terrier produced the
Doberman, and some other cross (perhaps Spitz and
Poodle) gave the Schnauzer his characteristic color
and coat.
Wire-haired Pinschers, as the breed was originally
known, were first exhibited in Germany in the 1870s.
The official German breed standard of that era describes
a dog remarkably similar to the Standard Schnauzer
of today.
By the turn of the century, the breed was becoming
universally known as the Schnauzer, a reference to
the breed's hallmark a muzzle (German: schnauze)
sporting a bristly beard and moustache, as well as
to an early show winner of that name.
Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the three
Schnauzer breeds which originated in Germany. The believed
origin of the Giant Schnauzer is in southern Bavaria.
The gene pool is not well known but
it is believed that the Giant Schnauzer was crossed
with smooth-coated German drover dogs, black Great
Danes, and rough-coated shepherd dogs. The finished
product produced an agile deep-chested dog with a
huge heart. That's what makes up a true working dog.
The Giant has a history as a noble cattle dog and
sheep drover. It is a protector that would risk its
life for you. When shepherds drove their herds through
Bavaria, Giant Schnauzers were soon recognized as
guard dogs by shopkeepers. In Germany, the Giant
is the dog of choice for police work. Both in Canada
and the U.S., Giants are used for rescue work and
at airports for detection of illegal and or dangerous
substances.
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