The Miniature Schnauzer, the smallest of the three Schnauzer breeds, is a generally healthy, long-lived, and low-shedding companion. Add an outgoing personality, a portable size, and sporty good looks, and you’ve got an ideal family dog.

Learn fascinating Standard Schnauzer facts, including the function of their whiskers or beard, as well as how they came to America.

Miniature Schnauzers are friendly, smart, and obedient. Learn more about this German breed with these fun facts. 1. They're Eager to Be Part of the Family Miniature Schnauzers want to be a part of your family and do whatever their owners are doing. They are happy as long as they are with their people, whether you're [...]

The smallest of the three Schnauzers, the Miniature Schnauzer, turns heads wherever it goes. The breed's bushy eyebrows and thick-fringed beard give the Mini the look of a distinguished gentleman that's hard to miss. Highly intelligent, muscular, and outgoing, this sturdy terrier-type dog is a fast learner. With a bit of planning, patience, and persistence [...]

Maltese Learn about Maltese [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] American Maltese Association Northcentral Maltese Rescue, Inc. With nationwide coverage. Mary Palmer, President/Rescue Coordinator, 262-800-3323, Malteserescue@hotmail.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Manchester Terrier Learn about Manchester Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] American Manchester Terrier Club Michelle Barlak Email: michelle@maximaldog.com [...]

  In honor of start of Movember, we're putting wags and whiskers centerstage. Here are six stately dog breeds that boast some seriously awesome beards.   Airedale Terrier: Look at at those muttonchops! No wonder he's called the "King of Terriers."    Miniature Schnauzer: Who can resist the bushy beard (and, seriously, the [...]

The Poodle, recognized by the AKC in 1887, did not make the top ten breeds until the 1950s, when it ranked number seven. This glamorous show dog and companion strutted into the number-one position in the 1960s and would become the first breed to hold the number-one crown for two consecutive decades. German Shepherd Dogs, the [...]

It's no secret that every owner thinks that their dog is special — especially those dogs that have qualified for the 2022 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC), which is being held in Ocala, Florida on April 1-3 this year.   But one of these dogs has earned a title that bears no acronym or ribbon: Hero. In 2018, Rebecka [...]

AKD 3.20 Standard Schnauzer Club of America collection c. 1900-2013 22 linear ft in 37 boxes (26 document boxes, one periodical box, 2 large slide boxes, 4 flat boxes, one photograph box, 3 small AV boxes) and one file drawer Processed by Katie Bednark, 2016 Click here to view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for a [...]

The Giant Schnauzer is a smart, imposing, and protective dog, fiercely loyal and hard-working. Owning one can be a challenge, but it's a rewarding one.