History of the Breed.
Popular theory of the origin of the Standard Schnauzer is that tradesmen, who
traveled the countryside with carts laden with wares, in the 14th century, sought
and bred a guard dog of medium size which would not take up much room on the
cart, and yet strong enough to do the job.
To develop the schnauzer it is thought that the tradesmen crossed black German
Poodle and the gray wolf spitz with wirehaired Pinscher stock. It is not known
how many years it took but at least 50 years passed before the breed was
somewhat fixed.
The Standard Schnauzer appears in many paintings from the 15th centuries and
seems to have been in high favor as a household companion.
German farmers used the dogs to guard their wagons of produce while at, or on
the way to the market, to keep stable or farmyard clear of vermin. They were
excellent rat catchers.
Standard Schnauzers were used by both the Red Cross and the German army in
World War I as guard dogs dispatch carriers. They were popular because of their
dependability. They also been used in police work.
The first Standard Schnauzer was imported into the US around 1900. The first
Standard Schnauzer is said to have been shown at Westminster Kennel Club in
1899. Once a part of the terrier group, the Standard Schnauzer was reclassified
to the working group in 1945, where it remains today.
In 1925 the Schnauzer Club of America, first called the Wirehaired Pinscher Club,
was formed. In 1933 the Standard Schnauzer Club of America was organized and
formed.
Like other breeds, the Standard Schnauzer has it's official breed standard
established by the Standard Schnauzer Club of America which are used to judge
the dogs in conformation competition. You will also see the Standard in the
obedience ring, agility, tracking and herding trials and doing therapy work.
Popular theory of the origin of the Standard Schnauzer is that tradesmen, who
traveled the countryside with carts laden with wares, in the 14th century, sought
and bred a guard dog of medium size which would not take up much room on the
cart, and yet strong enough to do the job.
To develop the schnauzer it is thought that the tradesmen crossed black German
Poodle and the gray wolf spitz with wirehaired Pinscher stock. It is not known
how many years it took but at least 50 years passed before the breed was
somewhat fixed.
The Standard Schnauzer appears in many paintings from the 15th centuries and
seems to have been in high favor as a household companion.
German farmers used the dogs to guard their wagons of produce while at, or on
the way to the market, to keep stable or farmyard clear of vermin. They were
excellent rat catchers.
Standard Schnauzers were used by both the Red Cross and the German army in
World War I as guard dogs dispatch carriers. They were popular because of their
dependability. They also been used in police work.
The first Standard Schnauzer was imported into the US around 1900. The first
Standard Schnauzer is said to have been shown at Westminster Kennel Club in
1899. Once a part of the terrier group, the Standard Schnauzer was reclassified
to the working group in 1945, where it remains today.
In 1925 the Schnauzer Club of America, first called the Wirehaired Pinscher Club,
was formed. In 1933 the Standard Schnauzer Club of America was organized and
formed.
Like other breeds, the Standard Schnauzer has it's official breed standard
established by the Standard Schnauzer Club of America which are used to judge
the dogs in conformation competition. You will also see the Standard in the
obedience ring, agility, tracking and herding trials and doing therapy work.
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 |
| |
 |
Web design by Schnauzer Web, San Diego, California. Phone 858-292-4924