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Breed Standards for
the Standard Schnauzer |
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General Appearance: |
A
robust, sturdily built, heavy-set dog of square proportion |
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Head: |
Eyes
oval with long eyebrows, which should not impair vision;
Head strong, rectangular, and long; Ears set high; carried
erect if cropped; V-shaped and mobile so they break at
skull level if uncropped |
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Color: |
Pepper and salt or pure black |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 40-45 lb; female 35-40 lb
Height: male: 18.5 – 19.5”; female 17.5 – 18.5” |
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Gait: |
Its
stride is quick, powerful and ground covering |
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Coat: |
Hard, wiry, and thick, with soft undercoat. Its hallmark
whiskers, mustache, and eyebrows add to its alert, spirited
expression |
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Temperament: |
Bold, lively and fun-loving |
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