Miniature Schnauzer 
	This German ratter has ranked high in popularity for centuries, and for good reason. 
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	Height: 12 to 14 inches at the shoulder 
	Weight: 11 to 20 pounds Coat: medium-length and wiry Life span: 12 to 14 years Breed Group: Terriers He's got it all in one small package: intelligence, affection, an extroverted temperament, humor, and a personality that's twice as big as he is. Throw in that walrus moustache and quivering enthusiasm, and he'll make you laugh every day. With a Miniature Schnauzer in the house, you'll never be alone, not even when you go to the bathroom. He's got personality-plus, and whether he's bounding around ahead of you or curled up snoozing on your lap, you'll never be bored with him around. 
	
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	General Characteristics 
										Apartment appropriate 
Drooling potential 
Ease at being home alone 
Ease of training 
Friendly toward strangers 
Intelligence 
Predatory tendencies 
Wanderlust 
Mouthiness 
Sensitivity 
Watchdog ability 
Easy to groom 
Energy level 
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