schnauzer

[ shnou-zer; German shnou-tsuhr ]

noun

1. one of a German breed of sturdy medium-sized dogs having a tight, wiry, pepper-and-salt or pure black coat, bristly eyebrows and beardlike whiskers, and a docked tail, used originally as a ratter and a guard dog and later used in police work.

schnauzer

/ ˈʃnaʊtsə /

noun

1. a wire-haired breed of dog of the terrier type, originally from Germany, having a greyish coat and distinctive beard, moustache, and eyebrows

Word History and Origins

Origin of schnauzer¹

1920–25; < German, equivalent to Schnauze snout + -er -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of schnauzer¹

C19: from German Schnauze snout

Example Sentences

Two of last year’s seven semifinalists are expected back: Trouble, an American Staffordshire terrier, and Monty, a giant schnauzer, who is currently the nation’s top-ranked dog in The Canine Chronicle magazine’s stats.

From Seattle Times

The breeding of beagles, Jack Russell terriers and miniature schnauzers could also be affected, as well as of dogs with short noses, like the English bulldog, French bulldog and pug.

From New York Times

The opening day was also due to include the judging of a variety of dog breeds, including miniature schnauzers, English toy terriers, Japanese spitz and chow chows.

From BBC

The video then cut to his miniature schnauzer, Oscar.

From Los Angeles Times

A group of schnauzer owners dress up their dogs for Halloween each year.

From Los Angeles Times