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As an intelligent dog breed, the Schnauzer is known as the “dog with a human brain”. However, thanks to his devoted nature, Schnauzer also figuratively captures the hearts of many people. This breed is much loved by anyone lucky enough to welcome a Schnauzer into their lives and have their own pet holiday: National Schnauzer Day!
When is National Schnauzer Day?
National Schnauzer Day was launched in 2021 and is celebrated every year on September 25. Date established by UK headquarters Moo Moo and the bear.
Interesting facts about Schnauzers
To bookmark this pet holidaywe fetched a few interesting facts about Schnauzers:
Did you know that the name Schnauzer comes from the German word for muzzle?
Along with looking quite stylish, the beard and mustache, the sporty Schnauzer has a purpose. Originally bred as rat traps on farms, the thick coat protected the dog’s skin from rodent bites.
Three breeds of Schauzers
There are actually three varieties of Schnauzer!
- Miniature Schnauzer: The popular Miniature Schnauzer has been around since the late 19th century. Developed by pairing the Standard Schnauzer with the Affenpinscher and the Miniature Poodle, dogs of this breed are about a foot tall.
- Standard Schnauzer: The “parent” of both the miniature and “giant” Schnauzer, the Standard Schnauzer made its debut in 14th or 15th century Germany. Also known as the Mittelschnauzer, the breed was originally called the Wire-Haired Pinscher.
- Giant Schnauzer: A product of pairing the Standard Schnauzer with giant breeds such as the Great Dane, German Shepherd, Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher, among others, the Giant Schnauzer Stand about two feet tall at the shoulder.
Which schnauzer is the most popular?
While all Schnauzers hold the number one spot in the hearts of their pet parents, Miniature Schnauzer took 18th place on the latest American Kennel Club’s list of most popular dog breeds, while the Giant Schnauzer came in at number 65. The Standard Schnauzer was at number 96.
President Pup
So far only a miniature set of Schnauzer feet has strolled through the halls of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. They belonged to Otis, a miniature Schnauzer whose parents were the 19th President of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes. (Learn more about presidential pet in our Flag Day post!)
The best in the show
Now, Parsifal di Casa Netzer, Standard Schnauzer, is the only member of the breed to win the top honors at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Better known as Pa, the canine champion was named Best in Show in 1997.
In December 2021, a giant Schnauzer named Bayou won the title of top dog at the AKC National Championship.
Long live Schnauzer!
All three Schnauzer breeds are generally healthy, with a life expectancy of 12-15 years.
Schnauzer in art
The beauty of the Schnauzer has inspired many eminent artists over the centuries. The most famous artist of the German renaissance, Albrecht Durer captured the loveliness of this breed in several paintings.
Visitors to Germany can see The Night Watchman, which overlooks the streets of Stuttgart atop a sculptural fountain. Along with the shape of the watchman is the sculptural resemblance of a Schnauzer.
Schnauzer in Literature
For fans of classic movies, Asta In skinny man The movie franchise is a male Wire Fox Terrier, who is portrayed by the long-tailed Skippy bird.
However, lovers of classic mystery novels know the high profile social killers Nick and Nora Charles’ best friend as author Dashiell Hammett created the character, as a Women’s Standard Schnauzer.
Famous pet parents of Schnauzers
Several stars have welcomed Schnauzer into their hearts and homes over the years, including:
- 50 Cents
- Ingrid Bergman
- Keysia Cole – R&B singer who was once the pet parent of a little girl named Lola Mae Cole. When the dog passed away in 2021, the platinum-selling recording artist said “…she was my Besty in REAL LIFE! There through thick and thin every day for the past 14 years! “
- Ronnie Corbtt – Schnauzers Rag and Miniature Muffin made this comedian smile.
- Arlene Dahl – Max’s dog fathers several puppies with Liza Minnelli’s Schnauzer, Emelina.
- Doris Day – Entertainment icon and founder of the Doris Day Animal Foundation
- Bo Derek
- Bob and Elizabeth Dole – The political couple once hosted a birthday party for their miniature Schnauzer II Leader at their Watergate apartment.
- Errol Flynn – The hottie star also got the real-life role of a pet parent for a miniature schnauzer named Arno.
- Amy Grant
- Katherine Heigl – Emmy Award-winning actress and Jason Debus Foundation co-founder Heigl was a pet parent of Miniature Schnauzers Romeo and Stella.
- Rock Hudson (who, in the 1960s, had a friend with feet named Murphy)
- Janet Jackson
- Shirley Jones – Oscar winner who once dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, had miniature Schnauzer dogs named Little Bit and Stoney.
- Avril Lavigne – The “Complicated” singer shared her house with a miniature Schnauzer named Samuel, abbreviated as Sam.
- Bruce Lee
- Rob Lowe
- Ida Lupino
- Steve McQueen
- Liza Minelli – At one point, the entertainment legend was the proud pet parent of Schnauzers Emelina, Oscar, and Blaize.
- Mary Tyler Moore – TV icon and co-founder of the annual Broadway Barks pet adoption event is the pet parent of a Miniature Schnauzer known as a shana.
- Paul Newman
- Simon Pegg – Minnie, the actor’s miniature Schnauzer, enjoyed a moment of attention when she starred in the movie Burke and Hare.
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- Usher
- Zendaya – Emmy-winning actress shares the adventures of her miniature Schnauzer Noon on his own Instagram account!
Apply Schnauzer
If you’d like to welcome a Schnauzer into your heart and home, there are rescue organizations around the country that specialize in finding permanent homes for members of the breed.
Potential pet parents can also search for adoptable Schnauzers online at:
• 24Petconnect (formerly Pet Harbor)
• AdoptAPet
• Petango
• PetFinder
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