miniature schnauzer

American  

noun

1. one of a German breed of sturdily built terriers resembling a smaller version of the standard schnauzer, having a wiry, pepper-and-salt, black, or black-and-silver coat, a rectangular head, bushy whiskers, and a docked tail, and originally developed as a farm dog but now raised primarily as a pet.

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Etymology

Origin of miniature schnauzer

First recorded in 1925–30

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How does miniature-schnauzer compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• giant schnauzer vs. miniature schnauzer
• standard schnauzer vs. miniature schnauzer

Example Sentences

Lydia, who was in the same category with their 11-year-old miniature schnauzer Hope, did not receive a placing.

From BBC

A Tibetan mastiff called Viking, a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Hazel, and miniature schnauzer Spencer were among the six other pooches trying not to look too glum after missing out on the top prize.

From BBC

Ron Nathan, who lives around the corner, was out on Thursday morning walking his miniature schnauzer, Max.

From The Wall Street Journal

The video then cut to his miniature schnauzer, Oscar.

From Los Angeles Times

Martin Scorsese seems to have found a new muse: Oscar, his daughter Francesca Scorsese’s aptly named miniature schnauzer.

From New York Times