Q 01/05

The Miniature Schnauzer originated in which country in the late nineteenth century?

A) Germany

B) Netherlands

C) Austria

D) Switzerland

Answer · why

A) Germany

Farmers wanted a small, efficient ratting dog and bred down from the Standard Schnauzer, possibly with Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher and Poodle bl...

Q 02/05

The German word 'schnauze' means what?

A) Bark

B) Whisker

C) Snout

D) Beard

Answer · why

C) Snout

Schnauz and schnauzbart both mean 'walrus moustache', which suits the breed's face perfectly.

Q 03/05

Which smaller breeds may have been crossed with the Standard Schnauzer to create the Miniature?

A) Dachshund, Beagle and Papillon

B) Pug, Maltese and Chihuahua

C) Yorkshire Terrier, Westie and Cairn

D) Affenpinscher, Min Pin and Poodle

Answer · why

D) Affenpinscher, Min Pin and Poodle

Or it may simply have come from the smallest Standard Schnauzers, bred together for size.

Q 04/05

How many colours are internationally recognised in the Miniature Schnauzer?

A) Six

B) Four

C) Three

D) Two

Answer · why

B) Four

They are solid black, black and silver, salt and pepper, and white, though white is barred from North American show rings.

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.