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Old 04-23-2013, 10:21 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by DBlain View Post
does anyone know if a toy schnauzer is really a breed or is it like the teacup yorkie thing. I saw one in NY and it was the cutest dog. I would like to add it to a list of wish dogs, but not if it is just poor breeders breeding runts.
I have met a couple of the tinies and wondered too if they are a recognized breed. They are adorable.

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Originally Posted by Clyde_Dexter View Post
I've heard, but don't 100% know, that the toy schnauzer is really a type of the breed. That like the poodle, they come in three sizes. Toy, Miniature, and Standard (or giant of if you're talking about the schnauzer).
I googled and found that AKC schnauzers are Miniature, Standard, and Giant. The miniature breed club page says they are 12 - 14" in height and and 11 - 20 pounds.

Looks like the toy size are not standard.
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