Miniature Schnauzer Breed Information:
The Miniature Schnauzer originated in Germany in the late 1800s. They were originally bred for guarding herds, small farms, and keeping rats and other vermin out of the barn. In the Mini Schnauzer's earliest stages, several small breeds were employed in crosses to bring down the size of the well-established Standard Schnauzer, with the goal of creating a duplicate in miniature. Crossing to other breeds, such as the Affenpinscher, Poodle and Miniature Pinscher, had the side effect of introducing colors that were not considered acceptable to the ultimate goal. As breeders worked towards the stabilization of the gene pool, mismarked particolors and white puppies were removed from breeding programs. In 1926, The Mini Schnauzer was accepted by the American Kennel Club as part of the Terrier group. The Miniature Schnauzer is alert and spirited, yet obedient to command. They are friendly, intelligent and willing to please. The Mini Schnauzer makes an excellent watchdog. They are often guarded of strangers until the owners of the home welcome the guest, upon which they are typically very friendly to them. Miniature Schnauzers are not aggressive by nature, as some other Terrier breeds are. They should be relatively fearless. Once mature, the Miniature Schnauzer has a strongly developed territorial instinct. He is an ideal guard dog as he defends vocally rather than physically. A good Mini Schnauzer will bark at anyone who may appear a threat to his home. They are not random, incessant barkers. They are discriminating and intelligent guard dogs that assume this duty naturally. Miniature Schnauzers are highly intelligent and generally easy to train. They are playful dogs, and if not given the outlet required for their energy they may become bored and mischievous. Schnauzers are highly prey driven and may attack other small animals such as birds and rodents.
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