schnauzer
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.schnau·zer
noun \ˈshnau̇-zər, ˈshnau̇t-sər\Definition of SCHNAUZER
: 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
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German, from Schnauze snout — more at snout
First Known Use: 1923
schnauzer
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Any of three German dog breeds having a wiry black, salt-and-pepper, or black-and-tan coat. The standard, 17–20 in. (43–51 cm) high and weighing 26–37 lbs (12–17 kg), dates to the 15th century; it has a blunt, heavily whiskered muzzle and a squared body. The miniature, 12–14 in. (30–36 cm) high and weighing 13–15 lbs (6–7 kg), was developed in the 19th century from standard schnauzers and affenpinschers. The giant schnauzer, a cross between the standard and various working dogs, stands 21–26 in. (53–66 cm) and weighs 66–77 lbs (30–35 kg).
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