Q 01/05

Under FCI rules, the Miniature Schnauzer is shown in the same group as which breed?

A) German Shepherd Dog

B) Dobermann

C) Dachshund

D) Weimaraner

Answer · why

B) Dobermann

Dobermann. Its founder, Louis Dobermann, is thought to have been a tax collector who also caught stray dogs and bred his new breed from them.

Q 02/05

The German word 'schnauze' means what?

A) Bark

B) Whisker

C) Snout

D) Beard

Answer · why

C) Snout

Snout. The Schnauzer is thought to take its name from its heavily whiskered snout, the long beard that marks the breed.

Q 03/05

Why is the Miniature Schnauzer often suggested for people with dog allergies?

A) It has a single-layer coat

B) It sheds very little

C) Its coat is short and smooth

D) It needs little grooming

Answer · why

B) It sheds very little

It sheds very little, so less dander-laden hair ends up around the house, though the AKC says no dog is 100% hypoallergenic.

Q 04/05

How is a show Miniature Schnauzer's wiry body coat traditionally trimmed?

A) By clippering

B) By hand-stripping

C) By cording

D) By brushing only

Answer · why

B) By hand-stripping

By hand-stripping. Plucking out dead hair keeps the coat hard and wiry, but it is so laborious that most pet owners use clippers instead.

Q 05/05

Where did the Miniature Schnauzer rank among US breeds in 2022?

A) 9th

B) 14th

C) 17th

D) 3rd

Answer · why

C) 17th

It is the most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds worldwide, prized for temperament and handy size.