Giant Schnauzer Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Temperament and Care

The Giant Schnauzer is part of the Herding group. The Giant Schnauzer is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Giant Schnauzer is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Watch Dog The Giant Schnauzer lifestyle is Prefers to be outside; but can adapt to indoors

Giant Schnauzers are generally a healthy breed. It is important that when contacting a Giant Schnauzer breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.

Please don't purchase your Giant Schnauzer from a petstore which commonly are known to support Giant Schnauzer puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Giant Schnauzer health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Giant Schnauzer breed standard.

Country of Origin: Germany.

Character: This breed is alert, watchful and does not like to wander. It bonds closely with its family.

Temperment: This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It tends toward shyness around strangers.

Coat: The usual color is salt-and-pepper. a dark face is desirable.

Care: Coat must be plucked twice yearly. Excessive hair in feet pads and in the ears must be trimmed. Long hairs around the face must be combed occasionally.

Colour: Black; salt/pepper

Comments: Tallest of the 3 Schnauzer breeds. The coat which is wiry and double, should be hand stripped. Clipping can be done on pets but will change the texture. Good obedience dog and family pet. Needs space and daily exercise. These giants still retain .

Purposes: Family Pet, Protection, Watch Dog

The Giant Schnauzer is part of the Herding group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Watch Dog The Giant Schnauzer lifestyle is Prefers to be outside; but can adapt to indoors

Giant Schnauzer breed information and pictures