Giant Shnautzer

The Giant Schnauzer is a dog breed that originated in Germany in the 17th century. It is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, the other two being the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer. It was developed using a variety of breeds, including the black Great Dane, the Bouvier des Flandres, and the German Pinscher. Originally bred to help farmers by driving livestock to market and guarding the farmer's property, the breed eventually moved to the city, where it worked as a security guard for breweries, butcher shops, stockyards, and factories. Outside of Bavaria, it was unknown until it became popular as a military dog during World Wars I and II.

Giant Schnauzers are typically a calm breed. The Giant Schnauzer is naturally suspicious of strangers and can be very territorial due to its breeding. It is usually accepting of new people or situations once introduced.

Giant Schnauzers have been described as dependable around children. They are extremely intelligent but easily bored. They are also extremely energetic and spirited, which, when combined with boredom, can lead to undesirable and destructive behavior. They are easy to train and devoted to their owner. They are known to become extremely attached to their owners. Some breeders believe that pepper and salt Giant Schnauzers are more docile than black-furred Giant Schnauzers.