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miniature schnauzer
noun
: any of a breed of schnauzers that are 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 centimeters) in height at the withers and are classified as terriers
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And keep an eye out for Baby Joe, a miniature schnauzer who topped national dog show standings for 2025.
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Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
In addition to cycling, Bonds has, improbably, become an accomplished breeder of miniature schnauzers.
—Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Two of the miniature schnauzers who were among the 164 rescued from horrific conditions.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
People magazine reported that Holland brought her miniature schnauzer Noon along for the visit.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
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Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
In addition to cycling, Bonds has, improbably, become an accomplished breeder of miniature schnauzers.
—Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Two of the miniature schnauzers who were among the 164 rescued from horrific conditions.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
People magazine reported that Holland brought her miniature schnauzer Noon along for the visit.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
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“Miniature schnauzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniature%20schnauzer. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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