If you’re interested in bringing one of these former working dogs home, then you might be wondering just how large these little toy dogs end up getting. These dogs were originally bred for ratting, which is why they are one of the smaller breeds around.
Our comprehensive Miniature Schnauzer size and weight guide will tell you how large (or small!) your dog will grow up to be and how much a healthy specimen should generally weigh.
Miniature Schnauzers have miniature in their name, and in many ways, they live up to this, as they are the smallest of the three Schnauzer breeds.
According to the American Miniature Schnauzer Club, both female and male Miniature Schnauzers grow up to be between 30 and 36 cm tall.
Usually, there is a slight difference between the height of male and female dogs, but this does not seem to be the case with the Miniature Schnauzer. Unlike other dog breeds, male and female specimens seem to be around the same height.
Miniature Schnauzers take a little longer than other dogs their size to reach their full size, as they normally stop growing when they reach 12 months old.
Most toy breeds generally stop growing at 10 months old, but the Miniature Schnauzer is built quite sturdily, which is likely why they need a bit more time to fill out.
Other large dog breeds, such as the Standard Schnauzer, can take even longer than this to fully mature.
The weight ranges of male and female Miniature Schnauzers are basically the same, as according to the American Kennel Club (AKC), both male and female specimens weigh between 5.4 and 9.1 kgs.
You needn’t worry if your dog is slightly below or above this weight, as there are always outliers. It only becomes an issue if your dog is severely overweight or underweight.
These little dogs can also look deceptively heavier than they are due to their long hair and double coat, so you might be quite surprised by their size if they end up getting wet!
While Miniature Schnauzers are generally healthy dogs, like any toy breed, they are quite prone to obesity due to their love for food and their small size!
Obesity can cause or aggravate a host of different health issues for your dog, so this should be curbed as soon as you notice this issue. While it won’t always be easy to tell if your Miniature Schnauzer is overweight due to their long coats, there are a few ways to check.
Your dog should have a chest that is wider than its abdomen, and its stomach should slowly taper off from its chest instead of its underbelly being a straight line.
If your dog does not meet these criteria, it is likely overweight, which means you will need to cut down on its food, give it fewer or no table scraps and exercise it more; otherwise, your dog’s health could suffer.
Like any other dog breed, Miniature Schnauzers need to be fed high-quality dog food if you want your dog to grow up healthy.
Giving larger dog breeds food with too much calcium can cause hip and elbow dysplasia for them later on in life, and while this is not much of a problem for small dogs, giving your Miniature Schnauzer puppy food with too much calcium in it at a young age can cause them to develop kidney stones.
This is why you should give your Miniature Schnauzer age-appropriate food throughout its life if you want it to grow properly without developing any health concerns later on in its life.
A fully grown Miniature Schnauzer should grow up to be between 30 and 36cm tall and weigh between 5.4 and 9.1 kg regardless of whether they are male or female.
The Schnauzer breed comes in three sizes: Miniature, Standard, and Giant.
Miniature Schnauzers have an average height of between 30 and 36 cm.
If you think the Miniature Schnauzer is the right size for you, you should contact your local breed club and enquire about purchasing a puppy or adopting an adult dog.
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