What are the standards for Miniature Schnauzers?

Jul 26,2025
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What are the standards for Miniature Schnauzers? The shoulder height of Miniature Schnauzer male dogs is 30-39 cm, and the height of female dogs is 30-35 cm. The weight of male dogs is generally 6-9 kg, and the height of female dogs is 6-8 kg; head The head shape is rectangular, the top of the head is relatively flat, and the width gradually decreases; the eyes are large and round, usually dark brown, and oval.

1. Height and weight

Generally speaking, the shoulder height of male Miniature Schnauzer dogs is about 30-39 cm, and the shoulder height of female Miniature Schnauzer dogs is about 30-35 cm. The weight of male Miniature Schnauzer dogs is generally about 6-9 kg, and the weight of female Miniature Schnauzer dogs is generally about 6-8 kg.

 2. Head

The head of the Miniature Schnauzer is relatively strong and has a rectangular shape. The width gradually decreases from the ears to the eyes. The bones on the top of the head are relatively flat, so the rectangular appearance is more highlighted. If the skull is too wide, the kiss will be The parts are too detailed and basically do not meet the standard of miniature Schnauzers, and generally the appearance is not particularly good.

 3. Eyes

The eyes of Miniature Schnauzers are generally dark brown, which are deeply sunken and have an oval shape. Because of the eyes, the expression of Miniature Schnauzers always looks very rich. If the eyes are particularly large, round, or narrow, or elongated, they basically do not meet the requirements of a Miniature Schnauzer.

4. Ears

The ears of a Miniature Schnauzer are pointed, generally balanced with the head, and cannot be particularly long. If the ears have been trimmed, then the two sides need to be symmetrical. When the ears are not trimmed, the ears are normal. They are all V-shaped.

 5. Limbs

The Miniature Schnauzer's limbs, neck, and head should show a good arch, the trunk is short and deep, the shoulders are the highest part of the body, and the muscles of the limbs and chest are particularly developed. At the same time, the length from chest to hip should be the same as shoulder height.

 6. Personality

Miniature Schnauzers are lively, tenacious, determined, but also particularly stubborn. At the same time, they have a strong vigilance. Wherever there is the slightest noise, Miniature Schnauzers will rush over without looking back. So it is a dog breed that tends to hunt for food.

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