Giant Schnauzers
The Working Giant Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzers have a long history of being working dogs. They have been guard dogs, protection dogs, body guards, police dogs, herding dogs and they were trained to perform tasks during WWII. They make very good family dogs and personal protection dogs as they have been bred for hundreds of years for their strong build, protective instincts, trainability and intelligent personalities. They have assertive temperaments, which means they will watch and observe, without exerting their energy on any little thing that comes their way. Aggressiveness is not in their temperaments, which makes them a great choice for a personal protection dog. They will stay by your side and observe every little thing in your surroundings, but will only act if there is a true threat. They are wise and have an incredible level of intelligence.
Giant Schnauzer Training
Giant Schnauzers make great all around working dogs for any task you need them to learn! They excel in obedience work, search and rescue training, protection work, competitive events and service training. They are capable of learning many special skills in addition to these disciplines as well.
Giant Schnauzers as Family Dogs
Giant Schnauzers are strong, loyal, and highly intelligent. They make incredible working dogs and great family and companion dogs. Giant Schnauzers have calm and endearing personalities and make any house feel more homey with their presence. As they are highly intelligent and easily trained, they are quick to pick up basic house rules and commands, such as place, stay and don’t bark. They assimilate well in families of all types including those with children or other animals. With a little bit of training these dogs can become the best companion for you and your family.
Can Giant Schnauzers Make Good Guard Dogs?
Giant Schnauzers can make excellent guard dogs. Some people use the term “guard dog” to refer to protection dogs as well as true guard dogs; Giant Schnauzers can excel in both areas but we especially love them for true protection dogs. We love this breed for individual and family protection because they are such social dogs and bond so strongly with their owners that the loyalty they bring to the companionship is unmatched. They thrive when they live in an environment where they have plenty of attention, care and a job to do. Being a protection dog checks all of these boxes.
Are Giant Schnauzers Hypoallergenic?
Yes! Giant Schnauzers are considered hypoallergenic dogs! If allergies are a concern, the Giant Schnauzer may be your solution. This also means less shedding hair around the house which, in addition to being easier to keep the house clean, can be beneficial if you have small children crawling around on your floors. Giant Schnauzers look like they have deep expressions in their eyes thanks to the coarser hair that grows in their eyebrow area. This hair serves the purpose of protecting the dog’s eyes from dirt and debris.
Appearance
Female Giant Schnauzers stand 24-26 inches tall and weigh anywhere between 55 and 75 pounds. Males stand 26-28 inches tall and weigh anywhere between 60 and 110 pounds. There are only two different types of coloring within this breed, black, and salt & pepper. Their coat is weather resistant and consists of two layers. The undercoat is s soft layer and the outer coat is more coarse. Giant Schnauzers need regular grooming to keep their coat tangle free and looking healthy. They have a confident stance, which goes great with their protective tendencies.
All around, Giant Schnauzers are fantastic dogs and make incredible protection and family dogs. Learn more about each of our individual dogs below.
