Main Entry: schnau·zer

Pronunciation: \ˈshnau̇-zər, ˈshnau̇t-sər\

Function: noun

Etymology: German, from Schnauze snout — more at snout

Date: 1923

: a dog of any of three breeds that originated in Germany and are characterized by a wiry coat, long head, pointed ears, heavy eyebrows, and long hair on the muzzle: a : standard schnauzer b : giant schnauzer c : miniature schnauzer