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Miniature Schnauzer

Terrier Group · Hypoallergenic

Miniature Schnauzer dog, photographed by Matthallett
Matthallett · Public domain · source

The Miniature Schnauzer is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from Germany (late 19th century). Adults weigh 5–9 kg. It stands 30–36 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is considered hypoallergenic.

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed that originated in Germany in the late 19th century. They have a double coat of wiry fur, and come in a variety of colors. They are an intelligent and active breed, and make good family companions. They are alert, and make good watchdogs, and are loyal and devoted to their owners.

Group
Terrier Group
Origin
Germany (late 19th century)
Coat
short wire · salt and pepper, black and silver, and solid black
Also known as
Zwergschnauzer
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Id
e9579b15-81f7-40ea-98e7-21af2631dceb

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Miniature Schnauzer. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from akc.org schnauzerlife.com schnauzers-rule.com en.wikipedia.org akc.org

Miniature Schnauzer FAQ

How long does a Miniature Schnauzer live?
The Miniature Schnauzer has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Miniature Schnauzer get?
Adults weigh 5–9 kg. Height ranges from 30–36 cm.
Is the Miniature Schnauzer hypoallergenic?
Yes, the Miniature Schnauzer is considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Miniature Schnauzer in?
The Miniature Schnauzer is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/e9579b15-81f7-40ea-98e7-21af2631dceb. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/e9579b15-81f7-40ea-98e7-21af2631dceb"
Response 
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    "id": "e9579b15-81f7-40ea-98e7-21af2631dceb",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
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      "description": "The Miniature Schnauzer is a small breed that originated in Germany in the late 19th century. They have a double coat of wiry fur, and come in a variety of colors. They are an intelligent and active breed, and make good family companions. They are alert, and make good watchdogs, and are loyal and devoted to their owners.",
      "life": {
        "max": 15,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 9,
        "min": 5
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 9,
        "min": 5
      },
      "hypoallergenic": true,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 36,
        "min": 30
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 36,
        "min": 30
      },
      "origin": {
        "era": "late 19th century",
        "country": "Germany"
      },
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        "type": "wire",
        "colors": [
          "salt and pepper",
          "black and silver",
          "solid black"
        ],
        "length": "short"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 3,
        "barking": 4,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 4,
        "shedding": 2,
        "temperament": [
          "alert",
          "spirited",
          "friendly",
          "intelligent",
          "obedient",
          "feisty"
        ],
        "trainability": 4,
        "good_with_dogs": 3,
        "exercise_minutes": 45,
        "apartment_friendly": 4,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 3
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Zwergschnauzer"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC",
        "NZKC"
      ],
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          "url": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer/",
          "title": "Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breed Information - AKC"
        },
        {
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          "title": "AKC Standards for the Miniature Schnauzer"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.schnauzers-rule.com/akc-miniature-schnauzer.html",
          "title": "AKC Miniature Schnauzer Breed Standard"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_Schnauzer",
          "title": "Miniature Schnauzer - Wikipedia"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-miniature-schnauzer/",
          "title": "Facts About the Miniature Schnauzer That You May Not Know"
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  }
}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/e9579b15-81f7-40ea-98e7-21af2631dceb/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.