Miniature Schnauzer (confirmed introduction)
The ideal adult Miniature Schnauzer dog is 30-35cm tall and weighs 4-7kg. The male dog is slightly larger than the female dog. The height and length of the body should be about the same, square, plump and boney, and should not have any tendency to play with toys.
Shape characteristics
Miniature Schnauzer (Miniature Schnauzer) Miniature Schnauzer dimensions (AKC)
Miniature Schnauzer's appearance is very characteristic, they are rich , prosperous, and "square" (the length of the body is the same as the height from the feet to the shoulders). Miniature Schnauzers have long beards, eyebrows, and feathery hair on their legs. Their ears are sometimes straight and V-shaped, with high bases and folded forwards, and a very short tail (traditionally). The tail is docked within a week after birth), the tail root is high and maintained above the level; they have long and rich hair, giving them the appearance of a pet dog kept at home. There are only three colors of miniature Schnauzers recognized by the American Kennel Club, black, pepper (salt and pepper) and silver.
Overall shape
The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy, lively terrier that is similar in general shape to its direct relative, the Standard Schnauzer, and is generally alert and lively. character.
Head
The head is healthy and rectangular in shape, gradually decreasing in width from the ears to the eyes and further to the tip of the nose. The forehead is flat. The skull is flat, and the front face is as long as the skull. The muzzle is rich, equal to the skull, slightly pure at the ends, and the beard is abundant, which will enhance the rectangular effect of the head.
Head Disadvantages
The head is thick and the cheeks are round, thick and protruding. Teeth scissors bite. Scissor bite index: When the mouth is closed, the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth, the inner surface of the upper front teeth just contacts the outer surface of the lower front teeth, if the lower jaw exceeds, the lower pocket teeth or the upper jaw exceed; horizontal bite.
Eyes
Dark brown, deeply sunken, oval-shaped, with rich complexion.
Eye Disadvantages
Eyes that are too large or round. The eyes are too thin and narrow.
Ears
The ears are of average shape and length, with sharp corners. Smooth with the head and not too long. Located on the top of the skull, upright on the inner edge and in a small, bell-shaped shape along the outer edge. If it is a dog with cropped ears, the ears on both sides should be equal. The ears should also be of the same size and shape, with tips evenly proportioned to the head, and the base of the ears should be above the skull.
When the ears are not cropped, the ears are small, V-shaped, and bent forward toward the skull.
Ear Disadvantages
The ratio of the ears to the head is too long
Neck, topline, torso
The neck is healthy and well arched, blending with the shoulders , the skin of the throat is tight. The body is short and deep, with the chest extending at least to the elbows. The ribs have good curvature, and the body has a short waist that stretches well backward. The lower part of the body should not be folded up at the waist. The backline is straight, sloping slightly downward from the shoulders to the heels. The shoulders are the highest point of the body. The total length from chest to hip is about the same as shoulder height.
Faults in the neck, topline and torso
The chest is too high or too narrow, the back is concave or arched.
The tail is set high and erect. When the dog's coat is of reasonable length, the length of the tail can be discerned as long as it is above the topline. The base of the tail is too short.
Forequarters
Viewed from all angles, the front legs are straight and parallel. Metacarpal bones are healthy and have good bone mass. The chest is deep and the front legs are separated to avoid a closed front position. The elbows are close together and the ribs gradually extend from the first rib so that the elbows can move close to the body.
The shoulders are sloped and muscular, but still flat and proportional. The shoulders are set fully back, and when viewed from the side, the tips of the shoulder blades are in a straight line above the elbows. The tips of the shoulder blades are close to all. The shoulder blades are tilted forward and downward at an angle, allowing the forelimbs to fully extend forward without sticking. The shoulder blades and upper arms are long, giving the chest plenty of depth. The feet are short and round, similar to cat feet, and the pads are black and thick. Toes arched, tight.
Predecessor Disadvantages
Elbows are loose.
Hinds
The muscles of the hindquarters are healthy and the thighs are skewed. There is a lot of discomfort in the knee joints. There is ample angulation, except at the tarsus which extends to the tail. The back half should not be too high, not higher than the shoulders.
Rear body shortcomings
The coat is too soft, too smooth and has a silky texture.
Color
The recognized colors are salt and pepper, black silver and pure black. There is no so-called silver, white is a genetic gradient and a disqualifying color. The three colors have similar skin pigments. For example, there should be no white or pink skin spots anywhere on the dog's body.
Salt and pepper color
The typical salt and pepper coat color is composed of black and white striped hair (referring to the color change from dark to light to dark from the hair root to the hair tip)It comes from the combination of black and white non-striped hair, with the striped hair taking the dominant position. All shades of salt and pepper are acceptable, and a variety of color mixes from light to dark in the top coat of striate and non-striate hair are acceptable (tan shading is also acceptable). In salt-and-pepper dogs, the salt-and-pepper texture fades to light gray or silver in the eyebrows, beard, cheeks, under the throat, inside the ears, chest hair, under the base of the tail, leg coats, and inside the flinch. Under the body, the hair may fade, but if it fades, the faded hair will not spread further down the side than the elbow.
Black Silver
Black silver and salt-and-pepper colors vary in color. All salt and pepper colored parts must be black. The black top coat of the Black Silver Dog is very thick black and the undercoat is black. The plucked area will not be lightened or brown, and the hair under the body will be dark.
Black
Black is the only recognized solid color Schnauzer. The ideal black color should be: the outer layer of hair is thick and shiny, the lower layer of hair can be slightly thinner, and has a matte black color. This is natural and should not be deducted. The plucked area will not fade and will not have a brown color. Sheared and plucked areas will have a lighter black color. Small white spots on the chest can be recycled, as can single white hairs on other parts of the body.
Disqualifying Faults
Pure white or white stripes, mottled spots or white freckles on the colored parts of the dog's body. Black Schnauzers may have small patches of white on the chest. spot. In salt and pepper, black silver and pure black dogs, the throat and chest can fade to gray or silver, and the natural coat color should be between these faded areas. All uneven, continuous white lines and white spots appearing in these areas shall be regarded as white spots and shall be disqualified. Those who grow up to be larger than their peers are also disqualified.
Gait
To evaluate the gait of Miniature Schnauzer, we mainly focus on the gait when walking quickly. When looking at the forelimbs from the past, using the shoulder point as the benchmark, the forelimbs should be straight. Elbows close to body. Straight forward, neither outward nor inward; when viewed from the back and based on the hip joint point, the hind limbs are straight and communicate with the corresponding forelimbs on the same plane; viewed from the side, the forelimbs can be fully stretched, and the rear limbs can be fully extended. The body has strong driving force, and the feet do not turn in or out. When accelerating, the feet may move toward the center line of the body. After finishing the brisk walk, the hind legs will continue to move in the same plane as the front legs, but tilt slightly inward.
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