Miniature Schnoxie

The Miniature Schnoxie is a designer breed that may have emerged within the last decade.  As the hybrid is still considered a new breed, not much information is available out there regarding his purpose and creation..  However, the Miniature Schnoxie is currently recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Designer Breed Registry, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, Dog Registry of America and the International Designer Canine Registry. The Schnoxie is a hybrid of the Dachshund and the Miniature Schnauzer. The Miniature Schnauzer was a small sized dog that developed in Germany during the 19th century. These purebreds were created through the outcrossing of the Standard Schnauzer with various small breed dogs such as the Affenpinscher, Miniature Pinscher and possibly the Poodle. The Miniature Schnauzer was designed to be a strong-willed, versatile ratting dog, that hunted rodents around farms and guarded flocks. The Dachshund is a spunky little dog that's often referred to as the Weiner dog. These purebreds were developed in Germany during the 1500s and were mainly used to flush badgers out of dens and hunt small game animals. It's widely believed that the first smooth coated Dachshund was created by crossing the Braque (a pointer and gun dog), the Pinscher, and the French Basset Hound, whereas the wire-coated hounds may have been created by crossing the smooth coated Dachshunds to various Spaniel and Terrier breeds. Today both parent breeds and hybrids live a more comfortable life by serving as loyal, loving companions to their owners.