Mini Wire Hair Snauzer

While the Mini Wire Hair Snauzer has not been around long enough to have a history, the histories of the parent breeds are able to tell their story. The Miniature Schnauzer is the littlest and the most popular in the Schnauzer family and was originally developed in the 1800s in Germany. This breed started out as a small farm dog used for hunting and killing rats and other vermin. It is thought that the breed was developed from the Standard Schnauzer, Miniature or Toy Poodle, and the Affenpinscher. After World War I, the Miniature Schnauzer became the third most popular breed in America although it used to be known as the Wirehaired Pinscher from the small Terrier group. They were brought to the United States in 1924 and accepted by the American Kennel Club two years later where they are now the 17^th most popular breed of dog. The name Schnauzer actually means small beard, and they indeed have a beard that gives them the appearance of an old man. The breed used to come in many different colors but are now usually only seen in black, silver, and gray. The Wire Fox Terrier originated in England in the 1700s from the Rough Coated Black and Tan Terrier for fox bolting and hunting vermin. The breed became a popular family pet and even King Edward the VII owned one named Caeser who actually walked with the casket at the King’s funeral in 1910. The Wire Fox Terrier was officially accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1885 and has won best in show 13 times. They are the 101^st most popular dog breed in America.