Miniature Schnauzers are from 28 to 36 cm (11 to 14 in) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 4.5 and 8.2 kg (10 and 18 lb).
They were developed in the late 19th century, and the cynologists consider that the Miniature Schnauzer is the result of crossing the original Standard Schnauzer with a smaller breed like the Affenpinscher, and Miniature Poodle.
The Miniature Schnauzer is the most popular Schnauzer breed and remains one of the most popular worldwide, primarily for its temperament and relatively small size.