standard schnauzer

noun

: any of a breed of medium-sized schnauzers that attain a height at the highest point of the shoulder blades of about 18 to 20 inches (46 to 51 centimeters) and have a salt-and-pepper or black coat

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of standard schnauzer was circa 1934

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“Standard schnauzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20schnauzer. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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