Miniature Schnauzer!!!!
history and orgin:
The Schnauzers have been represented in art as the early 1400s. This breed is a result of crossing The standard with the Affenpinscher and other small breeds. The name Schanuzer was first assoicated with this breed in 1879. They were recognized as a seprate breed in 1899 in Germany and first appeared in United States in 1925.
Descendants of breed:
Mini Schnauzers can be breed from a poodle and Affenpinscher. They could also be breeded by other standards of Schnauzers.
Physical Traits:
The Miniture Schnauzer is a small robust dog, nearly in rectanglar poportion. They're colors could be a salt and pepper color, a black and silver color, or black. They also seem to be choclate color or white. They are toy like animals.Their hair is medium height. However the height of the miniture schnauzer can be up to 14 inches. They live up to 12-14 years but they dont show their age until later in their lives and can weigh 10-15 pounds.
group
The Miniature Schnauzer is from the Terrier group.
Famous dogs:
No there isn't any famous dogs in the breed but however a lot of famous people own the Miniature Schanuzer such as Bob and Elizabeth Dole and their dog is called Leader.
Known for:
The miniature schnauzer breed was known for keeping rats and other vermin out of barns. They were usually known for gaurding families, small farms and herds.This dog is however a very healthy one. The only problems they might have in life are kindy stones,liver disease and ailments, diabetes, and cysts.
The Temperament of the breed:
The Miniature Schnazuer are alert, spirted and overall obedient to command. They are also friendly, intelligent, and willing to please.They should never be to aggresative or timied. They are easy to train, tend to be execllent watch dogs.
intersting facts:
The breed remains one of the most popular breeds in the US in 2008 mainly because of their temperament and relaivty small size. They love to play and really have a lot of engery. They love to exercise and go crazy if they don't run.
Works cited:
www.google.com
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/miniatureschnazuer.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_Schnazuer
http://www.dogster.com/breeds/miniature_schnazuer
http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/Miniature_Schnauzer
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