Photo: Bonnie van den Born · CC BY-SA 3.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Giant Schnauzer
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Schnauzer
- Origin
- Germany
- Height
- 60 cm
- Weight
- 35 kg
About the Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer, also called the Riesenschnauzer, is a German dog of the Schnauzer type. At a listed height of 60 and weight of 35, it is larger than the Standard and Miniature Schnauzers. The breed began as a farm dog, helping drive livestock to market and guarding property. As it became established in cities, it guarded breweries, butcher shops, stockyards and factories. It was little known beyond Bavaria before gaining popularity as a military dog during World War I and World War II. Germany is listed as its origin. These details describe a breed with a history in both farm and urban work, as well as military use.
What stands out
- Farm work included driving livestock to market.
- Historically guarded property and urban businesses.
- Became popular as a military dog.
Worth knowing
- Its historical roles do not describe present-day temperament.
Who it suits
May suit people interested in a German Schnauzer-type dog with a history of livestock driving and guarding work.
In short
The Giant Schnauzer has a documented history spanning farm, city and military settings.
More dog breeds from Germany
Other Schnauzer breeds
German Spitz Mittel Germany Photo: PJLHowell · Public domain 
Photo credits17 photographs on this page
- Giant Schnauzer — Bonnie van den Born · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Affenpinscher — Ingunn Axelsen · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- dachshund — Ellen Levy Finch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Deutsche Bracke — Rumo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Dobermann — Fran Hogan · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Eurasier — Ekta · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Longhaired Pointer — Ottilie Stüwe · Public domain · file page
- German Pinscher — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Shepherd — Erick Drumss Hernández · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- German Shorthaired Pointer — Bonnie van den Born · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Spaniel — Steffen Heinz · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- German Spitz — Teuteul · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- German Spitz Mittel — PJLHowell · Public domain · file page
- German Wirehaired Pointer — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Great Dane — Markovade.pero · CC BY-SA 3.0 rs · file page
- Hanover Hound — Dojkungern · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Hovawart — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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