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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Train a Miniature Schnauzer Puppy: Growth Timeline & Milestones
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-train-a-miniature-schnauzer-puppy-growth-timeline-milestones/
| November 17, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Fun Facts About Miniature Schnauzers
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 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/miniature-schnauzer-fun-facts/
| October 23, 2021
Dog Breeds
Miniature Schnauzer
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.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer/
| November 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Advice from the Breeder: Beverly Verna, Regency Miniature Schnauzers
As a breeder-owner-handler of Miniature Schnauzers for the last 37 years, I have been blessed to have been able to produce a dog with a very specific look that speaks to most as “Regency.” These dogs have done well. Some have been number-one in my breed, and one is the top winner in Miniature Schnauzer history. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/beverly-verna/
| July 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Giant Schnauzer ‘Jazz’ Celebrates End of a Long Career at the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship
"Jazz," an 11-year-old Giant Schanuzer, is saying farewell to the world of agility as she prepares for retirement. This champion has a remarkable legacy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/national-agility-championship-giant-schnauzer-jazz/
| March 11, 2024
Expert Advice: Agility
Schnauzer “Nyx” Detects Owner’s Cancer, Heads to Agility Nationals
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. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nyx-national-agility-championship-detects-cancer/
| March 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Breed History
Giant Schnauzer History: A Breed Born to Guard
In December 2021, a Giant Schnauzer named Bayou made breed history by being the first to win the AKC National Championship. But even in the ring, Bayou’s instincts came through. The dog's handler, Alfonso Escobedo, took note of the dog's behavior. The giant canine kept his eyes on the same location in the ring, to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/giant-schnauzer-history-a-breed-born-to-guard/
| January 3, 2022
Press Releases
Giant Schnauzer “Bayou” Wins Best in Show at 21st AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
National Champion Beats Out More Than 5,000 Dogs GCHG CH Lagniappe's From The Mountains To The Bayou, a Giant Schnauzer known as “Bayou” triumphed over more than 5,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 18-19, 2021 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/giant-schnauzer-bayou-wins-best-show-21st-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
10 Things to Know About Giant Schnauzers
You know those sweet, obedient, adaptable little Miniature Schnauzers? The Giant Schnauzer is not quite the same. Rather, they're large, strong dogs with natural guarding and territorial instincts. Which isn’t to say that Giants Schnauzers don’t make excellent canine companions. They do. But there are just a few things you should know about this Working […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/10-facts-about-giant-schnauzers/
| December 30, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Mary Falls of Classic Giant Schnauzers of Easentaigh
Mary Falls, an AKC Breeder of Merit, has bred and shown Giant Schnauzers for 28 years under the kennel name Classic Giant Schnauzers of Easentaigh (Gaelic for “Falls House”). She lives on the Bluffs of Baraboo in Wisconsin. She began her work life as a certified veterinary technician and now holds a doctorate in nursing practice. She also bred, raised, trained, and showed Morgan Horses for 20 years. AKC: How did […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-mary-falls-classic-giant-schnauzers/
| March 13, 2019