schnauzer

American  

[shnou-zer, shnou-tsuhr] / ˈʃnaʊ zər, ˈʃnaʊ tsər /

noun

1. one of a German breed of sturdy medium-sized dogs having a tight, wiry, pepper-and-salt or pure black coat, bristly eyebrows and beardlike whiskers, and a docked tail, used originally as a ratter and a guard dog and later used in police work.

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schnauzer British  

/ ˈʃnaʊtsə /

noun

1. a wire-haired breed of dog of the terrier type, originally from Germany, having a greyish coat and distinctive beard, moustache, and eyebrows

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Etymology

Origin of schnauzer

1920–25; < German, equivalent to Schnauze snout + -er -er ¹

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

A giant schnauzer named Monty was crowned Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, the most prestigious dog show in the US.

From BBC

Two of last year’s seven semifinalists are expected back: Trouble, an American Staffordshire terrier, and Monty, a giant schnauzer, who is currently the nation’s top-ranked dog in The Canine Chronicle magazine’s stats.

From Seattle Times