Click on the above image to see a demonstration of going over a dog.

The Miniature Schnauzer should be examined on the table, but judged on the ground. You can check earset on the table, but ear carriage on the ground, tailset on the table, and tail carriage on the ground.

Miniature Schnauzer exhibitors are masterful groomers, and it is up to the judge to find where corrections have been made before the dog gaits.

Check the color of the hairs for proper ratio of banded hairs (on Salt & Peppers). The best quality hair will be along the topline. Pushing the hair backwards will tell you how harsh the hair is.

While examining the dog, look at the dog from on top to make sure of proper width of body throughout, with a slight indentation at the loins. Check for muscling of both upper and lower thighs.

Don’t be afraid to mess up the hair to see a particular feature of the dog. The exhibitor will fix it before moving their dog.

Script from the Video:

Approach the dog from the front and look at the expression and proper proportion of the head. Check the earset. Lift the eyebrows to check for the color of the eyes. Check the bite, the amount of stop, and the strength of the muzzle.

Go over the shoulders and the forequarters. Check for bone strength and the return of upper arm. Check the feet for size and arch of toes. Check the shoulder layback. Check the quality of the hair.

Check the tailset. Check for muscling of the hindquarters, presence of both testicles, and the location of the hocks in the furnishings.