Giant Schnauzer

Life span: 10 to 12 years

Availability: Easy to get

About Giant schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer, also for a time known as the Russian Bear Schnauzer, the Munich Schnauzer the Munchener, the Munchen Dog and the Riesenschnauzer, is a large, intelligent, loyal and sometimes headstrong breed developed in Germany hundreds of years ago. The first Giant Schnauzer was shown in Munich in 1909 under the breed name of the Russian Bear Schnauzer.

The Giant Schnauzer was probably created by crossing the Standard Schnauzer with larger smoothcoated dogs, rough-haired sheepdogs, and the black Great Dane. The Bouvier des Flandres may also have played a role in his development. He was known as the Munchener and was widespread throughout Bavaria and Wurttemberg.

The Giant Schnauzer Club of America was founded in 1962. In the United States, the Giant Schnauzer has remained uncommon. Today, the breed ranks 83rd among the 155 breeds and varieties registered by the American Kennel Club.

The Giant Schnauzer is a large purebred known for being aggressive, intelligent, loyal, playful, protective, quiet, and social. The most common colors for Giant Schnauzers are black and gray. To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly.

Visits to Groomer- Low

Drooling- Yes

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat- Get a heatstroke

Tolerance to cold- Loves snow

Exercise Requirement-Lots

Under Coat- Yes

Colour- Black or "salt and pepper"

Coat Type- Hard and rough

Hair Length- Flowing

Hair Density- Dense

Giant Schnauzers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they can be subject to certain health conditions. Not all Giant Schnauzers will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.

Hip Dysplasia

Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Ear Infection

Temperament
Giant Schnauzer is good natured, even tempered and very loyal to his family. His intelligence, trainability, strength, endurance and natural resistance to disease make him ideally suited to be a companion, utility and working dog.

Training & Intelligence
The breed's intelligence is widely known, and they can be easily trained when their people are firm and consistent. Never let the Giant Schnauzer's wonderful mind go to waste. Make sure to give him a job; let him find things for you, carry things, perform tricks, and show off his obedience training.

Breeding
Litter Size- 5 to 8 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
Giant schnauzer are healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.