The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, alert and intelligent companion with a harsh, wiry coat that does not shed. The coat needs regular clipping or stripping, and many owners use a professional groomer. It is content with about an hour of activity a day, is described as willing to please, and adapts to a condo or a farm.
Also searched as Mini Schnauzer, Schnauzer.
| Adult weight, male | 6 to 7 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 6 to 7 kg |
| Size | Small, under 10 kg |
| Height | 33 to 36 cm |
| Lifespan | 9 to 14 years |
| Coat | harsh, wiry and short with a dense undercoat |
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