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schnauzer

schnauzer

10 6.8
A medium to large German dog with rough hair and a short bearded face used for guarding and police work
  • noun
  • /ˈʃnaʊzər/
translation icon : schnauzer
  • My schnauzer loves to play fetch in the backyard.
  • a miniature schnauzer
  • a giant schnauzer
  • a standard schnauzer

Milo is a Schnauzer mini Schnauzer terrier mix and he's perfect.

Examples

  • Every evening I combed through Petfinder.com looking for an adult female, preferably a schnauzer or papillon, that we could adopt.

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  • I have an appointment this afternoon with Rex and his schnauzer.

    Intolerable Cruelty (2003)

  • The Schnauzer took it very politely from her fingers.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Both men love dogs; Hy has two miniature schnauzers, and Jeff is on the board of directors for the Florida Keys SPCA.

    Blog text (23)

  • The groomer recommended a special shampoo for my schnauzer's wiry coat.

  • During the dog show, the schnauzer impressed the judges with its obedience.

Synonyms

standard schnauzer
vsschnauzer
4.9

A medium-sized dog that has a rough coat and whiskers and guards places

is a broader breed category including larger and smaller varieties beyond the medium type

Compounds

miniature schnauzer
1 4.0

A small, lively dog with rough fur and a bushy beard and eyebrows

giant schnauzer
5.9

A large strong dog with thick wiry fur and a beard and bushy eyebrows bred to work

standard schnauzer
4.9

A medium-sized dog that has a rough coat and whiskers and guards places

How Big

mastiff
7 4.1
Rottweiler
20 3.1
Labrador
1 1.9
schnauzer
10 6.8
beagle
23 1.3
Chihuahua
11 3.3

Surface Forms

schnauzer singular
schnauzers plural

Etymology

Schnauzer comes from the German word schnauze, which means 'snout' or 'muzzle', plus the ending -er meaning 'one who has it'. So the name describes the dog's blunt, bearded face and helps you remember this sturdy German dog by its distinctive muzzle.