Are Giant Schnauzers the right breed for you?

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The Giant Schnauzer was developed in the Bavarian Alps sometime in the mid-1800s. These rugged working dogs, bred up from the Standard Schnauzer, were used to drive cattle from farm to market.

They also served as formidable guard dogs for farmers, merchants, and innkeepers. After railroads rendered cattle drives obsolete, Giants found work as European police and military K-9s. In America, Giants gained renown as eye-catching show dogs, obedience champions, and courageous guardians of home and family.

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• 25.5-27.5 inches (male), 23.5-25.5 inches (female)

• Weight: 60-85 pounds (male), 55-75 pounds (female)

• Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

• Group: Working Group

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