Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schaunzer is a rambunctious fellow with a keen guard dog instinct. These dogs hail from Germany, where they most recently have served as police dogs. With a strong willed owner and proper socialization, these giants can make great companions.

• About the Giant Schnauzer

  The Giant Schnauzer is unsurprisingly the largest of the schnauzer breeds. These big guys were bred to drive cattle and serve as guard dogs in Germany. In the 1900’s they were trained as German police dogs. The breed did not take up this role in America because the German Shepherd beat them to it. Giant Schnauzers require a lot of exercise and are not recommended for first time dog owners. Socialization is a must to prevent aggression towards people and other animals. They can still make great companion dogs, and they thrive when around their owners. This is an intelligent breed that can be given a variety of tasks to accomplish. Their coat requires constant upkeep, so anticipate doing more than weekly brushings.

• Health Conditions

  Factor VII Deficiency

  Blood F7 Exon 5

  Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

  Eyes PRCD Exon 1

  Progressive Retinal Atrophy 5, PRA5

  Eyes NECAP1 Exon 6, Giant Schnauzer Variant

  Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis, HUU

  Kidney and Bladder SLC2A9

  Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

  Brain and Spinal Cord SOD1A

  Fetal-Onset Neonatal Neuroaxonal Dystrophy

  Brain and Spinal Cord MFN2, Giant Schnauzer Variant

  Dilated Cardiomyopathy, DCM

  Heart RBM20, Schnauzer Variant

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