Miniature Schnauzer
Smart, low-shedding and endlessly alert — a terrier-type with a distinctive beard. Excellent family dogs that bark rather more than most.
Key facts
Lifespan
12–15 years
Height
30–36 cm
Weight
5–9 kg
Exercise
~60 mins/day
Grooming
High
Shedding
Low
Training
Easy to train
First-time owners
Suitable
About the Miniature Schnauzer
Bred down from the Standard Schnauzer as a German farm ratter, the Miniature Schnauzer is bright, biddable and strongly attached to its people. The wiry coat sheds little but needs stripping or clipping every few months plus regular beard cleaning. They are natural watchdogs and will announce every visitor.
Living with a Miniature Schnauzer
Adaptable, including flats — if you can tolerate the barking.
- Good with children
- Good with other pets
- Suitable for first-time owners
Health
Conditions this breed is commonly predisposed to. This is general information, not veterinary advice — speak to a vet about any specific animal.
- Pancreatitis and hyperlipidaemia
- Bladder stones
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Myotonia congenita
Ask the breeder for
- DNA tests for type A PRA and myotonia congenita
- Eye testing
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All dogs for saleMiniature Schnauzer FAQs
How long do Miniature Schnauzers live?
A Miniature Schnauzer typically lives 12–15 years.
How much exercise does a Miniature Schnauzer need?
Around 60 minutes of daily exercise for a healthy adult, plus mental stimulation. Puppies need considerably less until their joints have matured.
Are Miniature Schnauzers good for first-time owners?
Yes — Miniature Schnauzers are generally suitable for sensible first-time owners who will train and exercise them consistently.
What health tests should a Miniature Schnauzer breeder have done?
DNA tests for type A PRA and myotonia congenita. Eye testing.
Breed information is general guidance compiled by the PetHome team. Every animal is an individual — meet it, and its mother, before you commit. This is not veterinary advice.