Miniature Schnauzer in Croatia

Miniature Schnauzer or Zwergschnauzer originates from Germany, with areas of Bavaria and the Sudetenland. Schnauzer named after his mustache because the Germans for the mustache say "Schnauzer". According to some accounts now known breeds of schnauzer falls into one of the oldest breeds. Schnauzer can be recognized in the famous Rembrandt paintings are from the 17th century. The first known records of the early 18th was recognized a small to medium dog with country estates, where he served as guardian of the estate and stables. Schnauzers were anatomically almost identical with "Pinscher", only it is different length hair, but the main characteristics of the marked characteristic body shape remained the same until today.

As guardians of the estate and stables have developed a tendency to hunt for mice and rats so that some still call "rat terminator". And today is the personality of hunting rats remained strongly expressed especially in Miniature Schnauzer. In order to protect them from rat bites people crop them ears.

Miniature Schnauzer are known for their durability, often as companions ran for the caravans and cars, regardless of season or weather conditions. This performance was later allowed to present the selection of Miniature Schnauzer belong to the solid, durable and very healthy dogs. Known as a steady and reliable, schnauzer is used as a service dog, and like a dog to protect property and personal safety.

At the very beginning Schnauzers were slightly lower, miniature schnauzer weighed only 3.5 kilograms. According to the earliest records, there are different varieties of colors rusty brown, harlequin until grey like a wolf. It is this wild grayish color held up until the present day and the rudimentary gene carry Schnauzer Pepper and Salt.

First Pinscher-Schnauzer Club was founded in 1895. in the German city of Cologne, where he made his first official breed standard Miniature Schnauzer. Under the standard Schnauzer were recognized in three sizes, Giant Schnauzer, Medium and Miniature Schnauzer Schnauzer.

For Miniature Schnauzer in Germany Zwergschnauzer in this standard is said to be the height between 30 and 35 cm and a photocopy of Middle schnauzer. Although a small increase has no single feature of a small, dwarf dog. Extremely high intelligence, it is very brave and a good keeper. Because of its small growth is suitable for keeping in small spaces.

Miniature Schnauzers can be black, salt and pepper, black silver and white.

 All Miniature schnauzer should be seemingly quadratic structure. The skeleton is strong and sharp and straight hair. The head is strong and elongated, solid fork, scissor bite. Nostril is full, black and lips, no matter the color of hair. The eyes are dark, oval and pointing straight forward. Ears are high set on, cropped or not. Neck of Schnauzer must be strong and should not be short or fat. The chest is deep, and back flat to slightly sloping croup. The tail is carried high (according to today's official prohibited from docking ears and tails), closed the front corners in accordance with the proportions of the hind leg, which must be parallel. Schnauzer must move in a long and strong step forward. Miniature schnauzer hair is thick, rough and not waste so it is necessary to trim and cut.

 Miniature Schnauzer dogs are marked intelligence and strong character, this is a dog who always knows what she wants, which is extremely loving man and he is always ready to provide much. Intelligence Miniature Schnauzer is expressed in many ways, just one look into his eyes and you will feel his active mind and a joyful and curious personality.

Over a decade ago Miniature Schnauzer breeders have devoted more attention to character and temperament than what is said in the Standard breed and develop multi-purpose dog - a dog for everyone. Miniature Schnauzer is large enough to be a dog and also small enough that you sit in your lap.

Croatia Schnauzer club works under FCI standards, and Miniature schnauzers from croatian kennels are very representative with many titles. European standard for Miniature schnauzer is under FCI, and in Croatia ear cropping and tail docking is forbidden. All quality breeders in Croatia are members of Pincher and Schnauzer Club from Zagreb. Miniature schnauzers in Croatia, all colors are present, you will find most kennels of black miniature schnauzer and salt and pepper little less black and silver and white.