miniature schnauzer

noun

: any of a breed of schnauzers that are 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 centimeters) in height at the withers and are classified as terriers

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Two of the miniature schnauzers who were among the 164 rescued from horrific conditions. — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 And keep an eye out for Baby Joe, a miniature schnauzer who topped national dog show standings for 2025. — Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 People magazine reported that Holland brought her miniature schnauzer Noon along for the visit. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 6 May 2025 And that would include bringing both their dogs—Holland’s new Doberman puppy and Zendaya’s miniature schnauzer Noon. — Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for miniature schnauzer

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First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of miniature schnauzer was circa 1929

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