WW-00 NordW-99 EstW-00 FinW-00 BH Odessa Des Hauts De Longuante, owner: Pirita Kukkula & Jaana Fors
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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