Anatomy: The Miniature Schnauzer is about 12 to 14 inches (31-36 cm) high at shoulders and weighs 13 to 15 pounds (6-7 kg). The dense, wiry coat is black, black and silver, or salt and pepper (with black and white banded hairs - the white bands are towards the body and the black bands are towards the tips) The coat consists of two layers: a wiry outercoat and a close innercoat. The tail and ears are often docked (trimmed surgically).