Giant Schnauzer
Breed Profile
Group: Working
Origin: Germany
Colour: Solid Black or Pepper and Salt
Lifespan: 11 to 12 years
The Giant Schnauzer is a inquisitive, eager and persistent dog.
Owner's Guide
Exuberant and strong-willed, Giant Schnauzers are inquisitive and persistent. They are responsive, playful and protective towards owners. Barking is a favourite hobby and they make excellent watchdogs.
Originally bred: to herd and guard cattle.
Special characteristics
This alert and playful dog is a natural guard.
Exercise requirements
Medium.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, loyal
Children: natural guard
Other pets: good when raised with them
Strangers: guarding, territorial
Unfamiliar dogs: can be problematic
Perfect owner
Experienced, active, strong-willed, affectionate owner who can give this active dog a job to do.
Potential problems
Tends to display excessive territorial barking, and status-related aggression to gentle owners.
The coat needs daily brushing to keep it tangle-free and also requires regular clipping.
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