Giant Schnauzer Information
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It is thought that the Giant Schnauzer was created through crossings of the Standard Schnauzer, Great Dane and Bouvier des Flandres, though it is likely that other German drover dogs and shepherds may have come into the mixture.
The Giant Schnauzer was originally bred to be a cattle dog but was later put to work guarding stockyards and breweries. Shortly after World War I the Giant Schnauzer received nationwide attention in Germany as a suitable subject for police training. They were very successful in this line of work and are still used for this today.
Giant Schnauzers closely resemble the Miniature Schnauzer and Standard Schnauzer, however it should also be known that they are in fact all separate breeds.
The Giant Schnauzer is not a giant dog, but the largest of the Schnauzer breeds, standing at 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulders. There are only two colors accepted for the Giant Schnauzer, solid black and salt & pepper.
Giant Schnauzers will instinctively protect. They are great family dogs but need proper training and socialization.
Unaltered male Giant Schnauzers have a tendency to be dog aggressive, therefore it is a MUST that you neuter him to avoid any conflicts as well as help reduce his risk of Cancer. Unless you have this dog for show purposes, neutering is always best with any breed. Giant Schnauzer puppies can be a handful- they grow fast, and don't realize their size. Those with young children or seniors in the home should be aware that Giant Schnauzers may accidentally knock over young children/seniors simply by just brushing by them- unintentional of course, however it is a possibility to those who may not be very stable on their feet.
Like all Schnauzers, the Giant Schnauzer requires regular grooming. For show, they are stripped- the hair is plucked. This procedure is very time consuming and if you are not able to do it yourself it is rather expensive to have done, and finding a groomer who is experienced in this type of grooming may be difficult to find. Typically pets are clippered, and this should be done every four to eight weeks depending on the growth of the coat. They do need brushed and combed between groomings,at least twice a week, especially if the dog has gotten wet at all.
Health concerns in the breed include Hip Dysplasia, thyroid disorder, heart disease, cancer, epilepsy, and allergies.
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