Basics Miniature Schnauzer is a Dutch breed. A handy package full of energy and action. The miniature schnauzer has a clever character with temperament. It needs an owner who is a clear but fair leader. Mini is known for it's shameless expression, maybe it's attitude is a little bit shameless too. It's proud by itself and wants everyone to know it. The miniature schnauzer is the breed that needs grooming. Pay attention on it if you are planning to get your own mini. With right care and grooming miniature schnauzer's coat is decent, but it can be also difficult and laborious with wrong treatment. Responsible breeders will guide you to proper conditioning. When the mini has done it's activities of the day, you'll find it resting beside the owner. There it will lie and every now and then check under it´s eyebrows if everything is ok. The miniature schnauzer is a big character. It can be a DOG with the biggest ego ever. It will show it's sensitive side only to it´s dearest. To it´s owner the miniature schnauzer gives everything, until it´s last breath. Breed standard (FCI)