This all-purpose dog is as smart as he is smart-looking.
Height: 17 to 20 inches at shoulder Weight: 30 to 50 pounds Coat: stiff and wiry Life span: 13 to 16 years Breed Group: Working Dogs
Standard Schnauzers were originally bred to be ratters, guard dogs and all-purpose dogs on German farms. Their versatility, medium size, protective nature, and love of family make them excellent companion dogs.
