History The Giant Schnauzer had its origin in Bavaria, like the Medium Schnauzer, and may be related to the Great Dane and the Flanders Mountain Dog. This breed was probably developed in the 16th century. In fact, it appears in some paintings by Rembrandt. Initially this dog was used to hunt rats and for this reason it was nicknamed "rat hunter". It takes its name from its face characterized by a beard and mustache which in German is called "Schnauze". In 1895 the Breed Club was founded. In the past, these dogs had their ears cropped and tails docked, a practice that has been banned in Germany since 1 January 1987. Originally the Giant Schnauzer was used in Southern Germany as a livestock herding dog, but towards the beginning of the 20th century some particularly attentive breeders realized that the breed possessed clear qualities for work and suitable character aptitudes. General Appearance Large, strong, more collected than slender, with a wire coat; It is a dog suitable for attack and defense and it respects commands. The typical characteristics of this dog are its good, balanced character and incorruptible loyalty to its owner. Its highly developed senses, its intelligence, its responsiveness to training, its strength, tenacity, speed, resistance to bad weather and diseases make it, with its innate resistance to fatigue and its self-confident character, the ideal companion for sports, utility, and work. BREED TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS 181 2 - SCHNAUZER-MOLOSSOID TYPE DOGS AND SWISS MOUNTAIN DOGS 1 - SCHNAUZER TYPE DOGS Germany Great 10-12 years Dominant, intelligent, kind, loyal, energetic, resolute Male: 66-71 cm / 26-28 inches Female: 58-66 cm / 23-26 inches Male: 27-48 kg / 60-106 pounds Female: 25-34 kg / 55-75 pounds Black, salt and pepper, black and silver 5 -8 puppies Dog not suitable for apartment life as it absolutely needs a large outdoor space where it can run. Occasional. Breed not suitable for children. However, to mitigate the risks, it is best to raise your puppy with children and offer it some playtime with them. Shy, wary and suspicious of strangers. Extraordinary defense dog and army auxiliary in times gone by. To this day it is renowned for its ability to guard and protect. Giant Schnauzers need plenty of exercise, including daily walks and vigorous playtime activities in the yard. Therefore, this breed is not recommended if you don't have enough time to dedicate to these activities. Moderate Maintenance: Regular grooming is essential, including brushing, bathing, fur and nail trimming. It is advisable to perform stripping at least twice a year. The Giant Schnauzer is considered among the most intelligent dogs: they learn a new command in just 15-25 repetitions. Hypoallergenic: Yes. The Giant Schnauzer is prone to paw cancer, epilepsy and hip dysplasia. PRODUCTS MAINTENANCE SEASON CHANGE TREATMENT