The Standard Schnauzer is a medium sized dog with a wiry coat. They make lively pets, both inside and outside.
Schnauzers can live happily indoors if they are given plenty of exercise.
These dogs can be aggressive with other dogs and they should be acclimated to people at an early age. The Standard Schnauzer goes back to the 15th century where they were humble farm dogs in Bavaria. Tradesmen used Schnauzers to protect their wagons as they traveled the countryside with ware-laden carts. Originated from the crossing of a black German Poodle and the gray wolf spitz. They are very active fun loving dogs who live in the fast lane.