Schnauzers were first bred in Germany in 1490 to catch rats. Their heavy eyebrows and beard give them a very distinctive look. In fact, their name means "whiskers" in German. Mans best friend never looked so good. Fun friendly dogs and their puppies are a great addition to any of our various playscapes. Let your imagination run wild, hours of enjoyment anytime, anywhere! Each replica is finely hand painted and accurate down to the last detail.