Giant Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzer
Temperament: Loyal, Alert, Trainable
Group: Working Group
Height: 59.7–69.8 in
Weight: 24.9–38.6 lb
Life Expectancy: 12.0–15.0 yrs
Energy Level: Needs Lots of Activity
Trainability: Easy Training
Grooming Frequency: Daily Brushing
A well-bred Giant Schnauzer closely resembles the Standard Schnauzer—only bigger. As their name suggests, Giants are imposing.A male might stand as high as 27.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh 95 pounds. The muscular, substantial body is, as the breed’s fanciers put it, a “bold and valiant figure of a dog.” The double coat is either solid black or “pepper and salt.” Familiar characteristics of the Mini, Standard, and Giant are a harsh beard and eyebrows, accentuating a keen, sagacious expression. The Giant Schnauzer is a larger and more powerful version of the Standard Schnauzer, and he should, as the breed standard says, be a “bold and valiant figure of a dog.” Great intelligence and loyalty make him a stellar worker and companion.