Articles — Standard Schnauzer

Standard Schnauzer Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1904 Lifespan: 13-16 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Schnauzer sounds German, doesn’t it? Standard Schnauzer dogs are believed to have originated in the 15th – 16th centuries in Germany as its answer to the general purpose working dog needed on farms. Schnauzer in German is translated as "snout", which colloquially means mustache. Schnauzer dogs are a terrier dog breed, but uniquely they don’t have the terrier's typical temperament. Their versatility makes them good working dogs. They are a...