The Miniature Schnauzer is a small dog dog with
a big personality. They are usually quite gentle
with children yet make adequate watch dogs. 
They are extremely obedient and quick to learn.
While not going out of its way to pick a fight, a
typical Schnauzer usually will not
retreat from an  agressive encounter and
is quite  capable of defending himself. 
The Miniature Schnauzer is remarkable
sociable and human oriented creature. While not
noisy or yappy, neither is the Schnauzer
reticent when strangers are about and nobody
comes in without being properly announced. He
welcomes his friends cheerfully and warns strangers properly.

Because of the Miniature Schnauzers small size,
they can get adequate exercise
in a smaller apartment. 
The Miniature Schnauzer measures 12 to
14 inches tall and should weigh around 9 to
16 pounds.  The Miniature Schnauzer is belived
to be a result of crossbreedeing Poodles and Affenpinchers
with  the smaller standard size Schnauzers.