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Them's the Rules, Folks. The breed standard for the miniature schnauzer, by AKC rules, is 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder for dogs and 17 to 19 inches for bitches (that's kennel-talk, by the way, not cussin', and is drawing-room proper in dog circles). Anything taller is a standard schnauzer by definition and anything shorter is a runt.
A UK Kennel Club survey puts the median lifespan of Miniature Schnauzers at a little over 12 years. About 20% lived to >15 years. While generally a healthy breed, Miniature Schnauzers may suffer health problems associated with high fat levels.