Standard Schnauzer
Working Group · Hypoallergenic
- Height 47–50 cm 44–47 cm
- Weight 16–23 kg 14–20 kg
- Life span 13–16 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Standard Schnauzer is in the AKC's Working Group. It comes from Germany (19th century). Males weigh 16–23 kg and females 14–20 kg. It stands 44–50 cm tall. It typically lives 13–16 years. It is considered hypoallergenic.
The Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized German working dog. They are intelligent, active, and loyal, and make great family pets. Standard Schnauzers have a distinctive wiry coat that can be black, salt-and-pepper, or black-and-silver in color. They are easy to train and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
- Group
- Working Group
- Origin
- Germany (19th century)
- Coat
- medium wire · pepper and salt and black
- Also known as
- Mittelschnauzer and Schnauzer
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- Yes
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Standard Schnauzer. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org en.wikipedia.org petmd.com hillspet.com healthypawspetinsurance.com
Standard Schnauzer FAQ
- How long does a Standard Schnauzer live?
- The Standard Schnauzer has a life span of 13–16 years.
- How big does a Standard Schnauzer get?
- Males weigh 16–23 kg and females 14–20 kg. Height ranges from 44–50 cm.
- Is the Standard Schnauzer hypoallergenic?
- Yes, the Standard Schnauzer is considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Standard Schnauzer in?
- The Standard Schnauzer is in the AKC's Working Group.
More from the Working Group
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Akita
10
-
Alaskan Malamute
9
-
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
9
-
Bernese Mountain Dog
10
-
Black Russian Terrier
9
-
Boerboel
10
-
Boxer
9
-
Bullmastiff
10
Similar in size
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Border Collie
9
-
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
8
-
Treeing Tennessee Brindle
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Australian Cattle Dog
10
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Jindo
8
-
Kai Ken
5
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