There are initially three different types of Schnauzers. These three varieties are the Giant Schnauzer, the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer.

The Giant Schnauzers are usually around 58-71 cms tall and they usually weigh around 25-36 kg.

The Standard Schnauzers are usually around 43-53 cms tall and they usually weigh in and around 14-20 kg.

The Miniature Schnauzers are much smaller than their brothers and sisters, stand at around 28-36 cms, and usually weigh in at around 5-8 kgs.

More often than not, the male Schnauzers of all the varieties are bigger than the female counterparts. This is common throughout all species of dogs around the world.

You may have noticed that the Schnauzers are extremely strong, and that can also be said of the miniature varieties. They look nearly square like, as they are very angular dogs. All of the Schnauzer dogs have a wiry coat that is quite hard. They are usually found in black colors, as well as colors that resemble salt and pepper! A feature of these dogs, which makes them stand out from others, is their eyebrows and their mustaches.

If the dogs are not brushed and groomed regularly, their coats will eventually become quite matted and uncomfortable for the dogs. If done daily, the coats are very easy to look after and maintain their sheen and great look.

All of the Schnauzer dogs are energetic, loveable, intelligent and very affectionate to their owners and others around them. They tend to be extremely playful dogs and are very happy in temperament. They are very obedient if trained correctly and will listen to their owners, nearly, all of the time!

Because the Schnauzer dogs are so playful, they need good and efficient training. They tend to be fairly headstrong in their personalities, so good training a definite must with these dogs. They are good with children if they are around them from puppies or introduced to them slowly when grown. They also make fantastic watchdogs, especially when you use the giant variety!

One characteristic of these dogs is that they can become aggressive at certain times, especially when they are around people they do not know. They are loyal dogs and may see other strangers as a threat. Some Schnauzers do bark quite a lot, but the bark they have is not annoying to others. Good training will curb barking to a minimum.

Give these dogs exercise, care and love and they will be your ultimate best friend. They need regular exercise, walks and plays every single day. If you do not have the time to walk a dog for a couple of hours a day, then a Schnauzer, especially the large ones, are not for you.

More often than not, the Schnauzer dogs tend to live until they are around the age of 15 years old. They will not show any signs of aging until quite far on in their lives.