Standard Schnauzer

The original schnauzer, from which the Miniature and Giant were developed, and the middle path between them: a medium-sized dog of roughly 14 to 23 kg with the same harsh, wiry coat that sheds little. It suits owners who find a Miniature too small and a Giant too much, but the grooming does not shrink to match. Expect hand-stripping or clipping every couple of months and a beard that needs washing. Standards are clever and spirited, and they reward an owner who enjoys training.