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Expectativa de Vida
12-15 años

Grado de Aprendizaje
Alto

Tamaño de la Camada
5 to 8

Tamaño
Enorme

Peso
Perros: 60-80 libras
Hembras: 55-75 libras

Altura
Perros: 26-28 pulgadas
Hembras: 23-26 pulgadas

País de Origen
Alemania

Grupos
AKC Working Dogs
FCI Group II.: Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
TKC Working

Otros Nombres
Riesenschnauzer,

The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, elegant, compact dog with bushy eyebrows, whiskers and a beard. This breed has a harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoat. Ideally, the dog’s height is the same as the length, resulting in a rather square impression. It is active and energetic.

This breed is very intelligent, calm, loyal and responsible. It may be aggressive with strangers and will make an excellent watchdog. The Schnauzer family comes in three sizes; giant, standard and miniature; each considered separate breeds.

Temperamento

The Giant Schnauzer is a devoted and good-natured companion that adapts easily to its surroundings and its owner’s lifestyle. It is very reliable and good with children. It is bold, spirited and very protective; it makes an excellent watch-dog and guard-dog. It can be fairly reserved with strangers.

The Giant Schnauzer is a dominant breed that needs firm and consistent, training with a positive attitude and plentiful rewards. The Schnauzer needs a strong confident, and patient owner. This breed is very intelligent and responsive; it is easy to train. The Schnauzer enjoys mental and physical activity; it will become bored with repetitive exercises.

This breed is dominant with other dogs and should be socialized extensively both with other dogs and people as a puppy. It is usually good with other pets if properly socialized.

The Schnauzer is known to do well in various sporting activities, especially defense dog trials. This energetic dog will take as much exercise as it can get, and just loves off the leash play sessions during which it can run free. At the very least, it should be given a long, brisk, daily walk. This breed needs a lot of exercise in puppy hood to prevent it from getting restless.

Colores

The coat comes in solid black or salt & pepper.

Abrigo

Harsh, hard and wiry, dense undercoat. Brush the wiry coat daily with a short wire brush to prevent matting. The coat should be stripped to prevent it from becoming soft and woolly. Pluck the coat twice a year -in spring and fall; trim around the eyes and ears with a blunt-nosed scissor and clean the whiskers after meals. It has no doggie odor and sheds little to no hair.

Problemas de Salud

Among all dog breeds, the Giant Schnauzer is most susceptible to cancer, especially toe cancer. They are also prone to epilepsy and hip dysplasia. To help prevent the chance of hip or elbow dysplasia developing make sure your dog is on a healthy, well proportioned diet, and avoid excessive running and jumping while still a puppy as this can be hard on the developing joints. However, to make sure that you get a healthy puppy, you should buy a Giant Schnauzer puppy from a reputable breeder.

Condiciones de Vida

The Giant Schnauzer is not recommended for people who live in small living quarters. It is ideal for those who have large homes, as they can be active indoors, that likewise have acreage for the dogs to run around in.