Dog breeds :
Giant Schnauzer (black) / Riesenschnauzer
Ch.Matraszepe Quite Right, owner: Csaba Sandor
General
The Giant Schnauzer should resemble, as nearly as possible, in general
appearance, a larger and more powerful version of the Standard
Schnauzer, on the whole a bold and valiant figure of a dog. Robust,
strongly built, nearly square in proportion of body length to height at
withers, active, sturdy, and well muscled. Temperament which combines
spirit and alertness with intelligence and reliability. Composed, watchful,
courageous, easily trained, deeply loyal to family, playful, amiable in
repose, and a commanding figure when aroused. The sound, reliable
temperament, rugged build, and dense weather-resistant wiry coat make
for one of the most useful, powerful, and enduring working breeds.
Characteristics
Versatile, strong, hardy, intelligent and vigorous. Adaptable, capable of
great speed and endurance and resistant to weather.
Temperament
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History
The Giant Schnauzer is a separate breed from the Minia-ture and
Standard. Their country of origin is Germany. Breeds were developed for
specific work in the 1600's; this breed was developed to be used as
drovers of sheep and cattle and as a guard dog. Its coat was also
influenced by weather and living conditions. Some of the breeds which
were used in the development were the Standard Schnauzer, Great Dane,
rough-haired sheep dogs and pos-sibly the Bouvier des Flandres. The
breed was not that well known until World War I when it was used for
police training.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
Working dog
Classification
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs
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