This was clearly referencing the dog’s square and uniquely whiskered snout, which separates its phenotype from many other dogs. (3/15) by Judy Powell September 17, 2020, 7:44 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 3/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The word schnauzer originally comes from the German word schnauze, which means snouter. Next article In 1870, Dog showing became popularized in Europe. The distinct mustachioed look of the Wired-haired Pinscher made it a standout on the scene, which led to fanciers renaming the breed Schnauzer to highlight its distinctive whiskered snout. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.