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| Name: |
Giant_Schnauzer |
| Average Maximum Height: |
26-28in |
| Average Maximum Weight: |
60-80lb |
| Colors: |
Coat color is either black or salt and pepper (grey). |
| Coat: |
When hand-stripped, the Giant Schnauzer has a harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoat. |
| Grooming Required: |
Daily coat brushing, Needs to have coat stripped and plucked twice a year |
| Good with Children: |
Yes |
| Good with Pets: |
Yes |
| Best Kept: |
Outdoors |
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high): |
5 |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Originates From: |
Germany |
| Origin Date: |
1800s |
| Original Use: |
herding, gaurding |
| Current Use: |
watchdog |
| Other Names: |
Riesenschnauzer |
| Life Expectancy: |
12-15 Years |
| AKC Recognition: |
Yes |
| Year Recognized: |
1930 |
| Class: |
Working |
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Common Traits |
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This breed used to be generally hardy; however, recently more auto-immune diseases have cropped up in this breed. Arthritis does occur in shoulders or hips, though usually resulting from a poor diet. Its life expectancy is about 11 or 12 years.
Other health problems in the breed include:
Autoimmune diseases (hypothyroidism, Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) (also called Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA)), SLO, Crohn's disease, and so on)
Epilepsy
Hip dysplasia
Incontinence
Toe cancer
When moving at a fast trot, a properly built Giant Schnauzer will single-track. Back remains strong, firm, and flat.
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The breed originated in the Middle Ages in Germany by selectively breeding the Standard Schnauzer for larger and larger sizes. In earlier centuries it was a popular herding breed, but its need for more food than some breeds made it less popular for farmers on tight budgets or with limited resources.
Its popularity grew again in the latter part of the 19th century, when it was used as a drover and as a guard dog. |
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Litter Size 5-8
The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, dominant dog which needs a firm, consistent but friendly handler. Unnecessary harshness will only do harm.
Early and consistent training is necessary as the Giant Schnauzer tends to be very willful. Its ability to understand a command does not always translate into obedience.
Giant Schnauzers are very loyal and intelligent dogs. They often become so attached to their owner that they follow them around the house.
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