Eyes are small, oval in shape, and dark brown in color. They are set wide apart and deeply under the brow. Eye rims are darkly pigmented. The Miniature Schnauzer has an alert and less hard-bitten expression than most of the other terriers. Ears are set high on the skull and may be natural or cropped.
Natural ears are small, V-shaped, breaking above the skull and held close to the cheeks.
If cropped, ears are pointed and in balance with the head. The inner edge is perpendicular to the skull, with as little bell as possible along the outer edge. A Miniature Schnauzer with correctly set ears must not be penalized for an imperfect ear crop. The neck is strong and well arched, broadening slightly at the withers, where it blends smoothly into the shoulders. The skin is tight.