schnauzer

Wiry German breed

A schnauzer is a breed of dog originating in Germany, characterized by a wiry coat, bushy eyebrows, and a distinctive bearded muzzle.

The breed comes in three sizes: miniature, standard, and giant.

Schnauzers were originally bred as working dogs for guarding and ratting.

Their schnauzer barked at every delivery truck.

appearance

whiskers

Facial sensory hairs

wiry · bristles · muzzle · facial hair · salt and pepper · black · silver · distinguished · shaggy · furnishings

breed

terrier

Small vermin-hunting dog

miniature · standard · giant · AKC · purebred · salt and pepper · black · grooming · stripping · clipping

guardian

watchdog

Guard or monitor

vigilant · barking · warning · suspicious · defender · courageous · fearless · sentry · patrol · deterrent

temperament

intelligent

Having mental acuity

stubborn · energetic · feisty · bold · curious · clever · quick learner · obedient · willful · determined

related

Affenpinscher

Small wiry-coated toy dog

Scottish terrier · Airedale

companion

loyal

Firm in allegiance

family dog · alert · spirited · friendly · energetic · bonded · faithful · shadow · lapdog · sociable

German

Bavaria

Southeastern German state

origin · heritage · etymology · moustache · ratcatcher · farm dog · stable · vermin control · European

Categories
Opposites
dog breed characteristics

schnauzergreyhound

Sleek, fast-running breed

whippet · saluki · borzoi · poodle · Weimaraner

dog breed origin and purpose

schnauzerChihuahua

Northern Mexican state and capital

Pekingese · Maltese · Shih Tzu · Pomeranian · papillon

dog breed type

schnauzerpoodle

Curly-coated intelligent breed

greyhound · basset hound · bulldog · chihuahua · Great Dane

Phrases
Family

schnauzers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G