What is the origin of the Giant Schnauzer?
Cattlemen in Bavaria, Germany wanted a large Schnauzer, a breed they admired, to drive cattle. After several crosses, a weather resistant Schnauzer was created, capable of working cattle. In the 1700s the Giant Schnauzer also guarded beer halls and butcher shops. What does the Giant Schnauzer look like? The Giant Schnauzer is a larger version of the Standard and more powerful. Males are 26-28 inches tall; females are 23-26 inches tall. Weight is 55-80 lbs. The head is rectangular with a powerful muzzle showing whiskers and mustache. Ears are sometimes cropped, when natural are v-shaped. Dark eyes are oval and deep-set. The back is short and straight. Feet are cat-like. The docked tail is carried high. The coat is hard, wiry, short to medium length with a woolly undercoat. Colors are solid black or pepper and salt. The coat needs combing once or twice a week with shaping and stripping 2-4 times a year. What is the temperament of the Giant Schnauzer? The Giant Schnauzer is a highly intel
