miniature schnauzer

noun

: any of a breed of schnauzers that are 12 to 14 inches (30 to 36 centimeters) in height at the withers and are classified as terriers

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On the table next to him are a framed picture of Janet and Henry Holcomb, their beloved miniature schnauzer who passed away last year, and a globe representing Holcomb's legacy of forming many international relationships. —

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024 From December 2023:First Dog Henry, Gov. Eric Holcomb's miniature schnauzer, passes away at 13 Ollie introduced himself Thursday on Henry’s former X page, recognizing the Holcomb pup that came before him. —

Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024 His two miniature schnauzers, Uggy and Princess, kept him company. —

Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 15 May 2024 Holcomb's miniature schnauzer Henry died in December at age 13. —

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for miniature schnauzer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of miniature schnauzer was circa 1929

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