Miniture Schnauzer

Country of origin. Germany.

Date of origin. 1400s.

First use. Ratting.

Use today. Companion.

Life expectancy. 14 years.

Other names. Zwergschnauzer.

Weight range. 6-7kg. (13-15lb.)

Height range. 30-36cm. (12-14in)

Colour. Black, Salt/pepper, Black/silver.

Mrs C A Daniels, Jansad Cottage, 30 Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ. (01298) 79316.

Mrs S J Hattrell-Brown, Wothorpe House, Second Drift, Wothorpe, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JH. (01780) 66264.

Mr & Mrs K M Cobb, New Pastures Farm, Wood Enderby Lane, Haltham, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6JH. (01507) 568686.

Mr Stone & Mr Dredge & Mr Cox, Kaston Kennels, Vole Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4PE. (01278) 760210.

Miss P A Cooke & Miss A M E McLaren, Deansgate Kennels, Grange Lane, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2SQ. (0114) 246 8898.

Sue Cox & Ken Bowman, 10 Windermere Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0PA. (01843) 586631.

Mrs L Chant, Horsehill Cottage, Ribbesford, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2TT. (01299) 400793.