Mauzer

The Mauzer is a designer breed that was developed in the United States. His exact date of origin is not known. In order to understand the origins of the Mauzer, perhaps an understanding of the history of his parent breeds is beneficial. The Maltese is an ancient dog. Believed to have hailed from the Isle of Malta, dogs resembling the Maltese have been depicted in the artwork of the Greeks, Rome, and Egypt. It was once believed that the Maltese had healing powers, and some cultures believed in placing a Maltese on the pillow of an ill person. The Maltese is thought to be related to Spitz dogs. Many British royalty owned Maltese dogs, including Queen Elizabeth I. The Maltese breed was nearly killed off when breeders attempted to develop the breed into one the size of a squirrel. However, before this could occur, breeders began mixing poodles, miniature spaniels and East Asian dogs with the existing Maltese in order to keep the breed alive. The Maltese was brought to the United States by the English. The Miniature Schnauzer began life as a ratter and a guard dog on farms in Europe. He can date his origins back to the mid-nineteenth century in Germany. The Standard Schnauzer was bred with smaller breeds in order to bring about a smaller terrier. The earliest mini-Schnauzer on record is named Findel in 1888. The two Great Wars were tough on the breed; it almost didn't survive. However, in post-war years, the breed became popular again. No information exists on how the Schnauzer came to America, but we do know that it is recognized as a part of the American Kennel Club's terrier group.