schnauzer

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Dolby: This gorgeous 18-month-old schnauzer is the best-behaved dog

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  1. noun Any of three German breeds of dog of a range of sizes, having a wiry pepper-and-salt or black coat and a blunt muzzle with wiry whiskers.

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  • A miniature schnauzer was nestled in his lap, keeping a close watch on me. —  AHMM,March2006
  • She's a schnauzer, and Stuteville is a "foster" parent for the Schnauzer Love Rescue, which takes all breeds of schnauzers and finds homes for them. —  Shelbyville Times-Gazette Headlines
  • Dolby: This gorgeous 18-month-old schnauzer is the best-behaved dog —  Canada Free Press
  • Dolby, Vay-Chi's schnauzer is the height of doggy fashion. —  Canada Free Press
  • : 13 Ahhh, Korea-Town … always reminds me of barbecued schnauzer. —  Pajiba
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  1. German, from Schnauze, snout, alteration of Middle Low German snūte.
 

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