The Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, originally bred in Germany in the 17th century to assist on farms. It stands between 25.5-27.5 inches for males and 23.5-25.5 inches for females. The Giant Schnauzer has a square build, small button ears, a long tail, and a dense wiry coat that forms distinctive facial hair. They come in solid black or a pepper and salt color pattern. While usually quiet, Giant Schnauzers are inherently suspicious of strangers due to their guarding instincts but accept people once introduced.

1. 1. Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a working breed of dog developed in the 17th century in Germany. It is
the largest of the three breeds of Schnauzer—the other two breeds being the Standard
Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer. Numerous breeds were used in its development,
including the black Great Dane, the Bouvier des Flandres, and the German Pinscher. Originally
bred to assist on farms by driving livestock to market and guarding the farmer's property
Description
 The AKCbreed standard calls for males to stand from 65 to 70 centimetres (25.5 to
27.5 in) at the withers, and for females to stand from 60 to 65 centimetres (23.5 to
25.5 in).
 Giant Schnauzers are square in shape, and should resemble a larger version of the
Standard Schnauzer.
 The tail is long and the ears are small button ears carried high on the head. Where it is
legal, it is possibly docked and the ears cropped.
 The head is 1/2 the length of the dog's back, when the back is measured from the withers
to the base of the tail.
 The cheeks are flat, but well-muscled. The coat is dense, wiry, and weather resistant.
 The fur on the Giant Schnauzer's face forms a distinct "beard" and eyebrows.Its stride is
long and crisp.
 Giant Schnauzers come in two colors: solid black and a pattern called pepper and salt,
where banded hairs of black and white hairs cover the body, giving it the appearance of
having been peppered and salted.
Temperament and Needs
 Giant Schnauzers are usually a quiet breed.
 Due to its breeding, the Giant Schnauzer is inherently suspicious of strangers and can be
very territorial.
 Once introduced, it is usually accepting of novel people or situations.

2.  It has the potential to be aggressive,but Giant Schnauzers are usually reserved- they are
"amiable in repose and a commanding figure when aroused".
Life Span
 The lifespan of Giant Schnauzers is10-12 years.