Miniature Schnauzer Standard Schnauzer into a smaller, more compact size for ratting by combining it, according to cynologists theorization, with one or more small breeds such as the Affenpinscher and Miniature Poodle, Miniature Pinscher, or Pomeranian, or by chance from smallest specimens of the Standard Schnauzer. The first recorded Miniature Schnauzer appeared in 1888, black female named Fidel, and the Pinscher-Schnauzer Klub (formed in 1895) in its first volume of the club's stud book mentioned Wirehaired Miniature Pinscher. The first exhibition was held in 1899. The AKC accepted registration of the new breed in 1926, two years after Miniature Schnauzers were introduced
Toy dog use slightly different nomenclature, depending on the country. Non-member countries use other terminology, but the term "toy" is only used to group dogs for show purposes. The Kennel Club (UK) places breeds marked in the Toy Group: The Canadian Kennel Club recognizes breeds marked in Group 5, Toys: The American Kennel Club places breeds marked in the Toy Group: In addition, these national organizations also recognize the following breeds in their toy groups: The major national kennel club for each country will have its own list of breeds that it recognizes as Toy. In addition, some new or newly documented