Miniature Schnauzer Dog

INTRODUCTION

Miniature Schnauzer Dogs are Friendly, Smart and Obedient dogs. They are from the Terrier group. These dogs can adapt to city apartments or the country places easily. They are a treat to have as they love children and their family but have the stamina to roam freely in many acres of land and make good watchdogs. Miniature Schnauzer Dogs are Purebred, Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 12).

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, fearless, obedient, friendly, alert, spirited
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Individual
LOCATIONS : Germany
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis 
Genus Species – Canis lupus

INTERESTING FACTS

1- Miniature Schnauzers shed very little

2- They can go miles on a walk or be just as happy on your lap, watching TV

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Miniature Schnauzer Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Black, White, Salt & Pepper, Black & Silver

  • COAT TYPE

    They have a double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    12 - 15 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 46 - 53cm (18 - 21in )
    Height: 38 - 46cm (15 - 18in)

  • TAIL

    Schnauzers have docked tails

  • WEIGHT

    Male: 5.4 - 9.1 kg
    Female: 5.4 - 9.1 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year. Heat usually lasts between 2-4 weeks

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two time a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    6 - 8 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Schnauzer

  • FARM ANIMAL

    Can be

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    The start of the modern Miniature Schnauzer in the United States is considered to have a beginning in 1924

  • ORIGIN

    Germany

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    Excellent family dog

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

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