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schnauzer|ˈʃnaʊtsə(r)|
[G.]
A black or pepper-and-salt wire-haired terrier belonging to the breed so called, which includes large, standard, and miniature dogs distinguished by a stocky, robust build, docked tail, blunt, bearded muzzle, and ears that droop forwards; formerly called the wire-haired pinscher.
1923Dog World Aug. 14/2 A new breed has come to America—the Schnauzer. 1930Observer 9 Feb. 13/2 The German Schnauzers have sterling qualities, though they may not be particularly showy in their close wiry coats. 1957New Yorker 5 Oct. 34/1 For rainy weather, this miniature schnauzer is wearing our ready-made gabardine rain⁓coat. 1968[see pinscher]. 1970Manch. Guardian Weekly 14 Mar. 4/4 She bought a schnauzer, a placid beast with large brown eyes and a yelp like a police car siren. 1977Time Out 28 Jan.–3 Feb. 64/2 (Advt.), Has own home, Central London and owns beautiful little schnauzer. |