Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceStandard Schnauzer at a glance
- Origin
- Württemberg and Bavaria, Germany
- Appeared
- 1400 to 1880 (likely)
- Family
- Schnauzer
- Type
- Pinscher / ratter
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 13 to 16 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 182
- DNA clade
- Schnauzer (Parker 2017)
The name. German Schnauze, "snout" or "muzzle", + -er, "snouter", for its bearded muzzle.
Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Schnauzer
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Close by DNAKurī1250 to 1300 · New ZealandClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Miniature Schnauzer28.3 Mb
- Giant Schnauzer24.2 Mb
- Pomeranian12.9 Mb
- Keeshond10.5 Mb
- Pug10.5 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · FrancePlace in time
The Standard Schnauzer appears 1400 to 1880 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Standard Schnauzer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
