Giant Schnauzer
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 23.5-25.5 in, Males 25.5-27.5 in
Weight
Females 55-75 lbs, Males 60-85 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-15 yrs
History
The Giant Schnauzer originated from Swabia in the Bavarian Alps during the mid-1800's. They were originally bred as multi-purpose farmdogs, tasked with guarding and driving cattle to and from market. It is believed that they were bred up from the Standard Schnauzer, with Great Dane, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, Bouvier des Flandres, and Thuringian Shepherd added to the mix. Since their origin, Giant Schnauzers have found work as watchdogs, military dogs, police dogs, and companions.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Giant Schnauzers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Loving, affectionate, and loyal to their family
Protective and territorial, making them great guard dogs (and they look the part, too)
Assertive, bold, energetic, and playful- they can be a handful!
Intelligent, dominant, and will likely take advantage of inconsistent or half-hearted training
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