--- title: "Giant Schnauzer" id: "191430" type: "breeds" slug: "giant-schnauzer" published_at: "2022-07-02T04:19:10+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-17T04:31:24+00:00" url: "https://www.petlandashland.com/breed/giant-schnauzer/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlandashland.com/breed/giant-schnauzer.md" excerpt: "If you’re looking for a devoted companion with both charm and charisma, the Giant Schnauzer may be the perfect fit for your family. Originating in Germany as a versatile working dog, this breed has a rich history and was initially..." taxonomy_breed_group: - "Working Group" taxonomy_breed_size: - "Large" --- [Back to Breeds](https://www.petlandashland.com/breed/) Large breed # Giant Schnauzer Puppies This working breed developed in Germany in the 17th century is the largest of the three breeds of Schnauzer which include Standard Schnauzer and Miniature Schnauzer. 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Tell us what you are looking for and we will let you know the moment one arrives, or help you find a breed that suits your home just as well. - Adult weight 55–85 lbs - Height 23–28 in - Lifespan 10–12 years - Exercise 90 min a day ![Giant Schnauzer](https://www.petlandashland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/giant-schnauzer-1-600x600.jpg) Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petlandashland.com%2Fbreed%2Fgiant-schnauzer%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petlandashland.com%2Fbreed%2Fgiant-schnauzer%2F) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petlandashland.com%2Fbreed%2Fgiant-schnauzer%2F&description=Giant%20Schnauzer%20puppies](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petlandashland.com%2Fbreed%2Fgiant-schnauzer%2F&description=Giant%20Schnauzer%20puppies) ## About the Giant Schnauzer [Stay Connected Via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandashland.com) If you’re looking for a devoted companion with both charm and charisma, the Giant Schnauzer may be the perfect fit for your family. Originating in Germany as a versatile working dog, this breed has a rich history and was initially bred for herding and guarding livestock. Today, they are cherished as highly intelligent and affectionate family pets, making them wonderful additions to homes with active lifestyles. Read more about the Giant Schnauzer Show less Giant Schnauzers are known for their strong and dynamic personalities. They thrive on interaction and are known to be quite affectionate with their families. While they can be protective, their loyal nature makes them great companions for children and adults alike. Their moderately high energy levels mean they enjoy daily exercise but can also adapt to various living situations. However, they do best in homes where they can stretch their legs and engage in activities. It’s essential to provide them with mental and physical stimulation to keep them happy and healthy. Grooming is another aspect to consider with this breed; their dense, wiry coats require weekly brushing to keep them looking neat and to manage shedding over time. While they may not be the most apartment-friendly breed, a loving home with space for play will suit them well. Their alert and vocal nature means they may bark, so proper training is essential. Fortunately, Giant Schnauzers are eager to learn, and their intelligence allows for effective training, making them well-suited for both novice and experienced dog owners. In summary, if you’re ready to welcome a loving and spirited friend into your home, the Giant Schnauzer could be an excellent match for you. Their affectionate nature, combined with their knack for training and loyalty, makes them a wonderful family pet. Explore the charm of Giant Schnauzers today, and see if this breed is the right fit for your lifestyle, especially if you’re in the Petland Ashland, Kentucky area. [Stay Connected Via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandashland.com) ## Giant Schnauzer breed profile Every score below is set by our team for this breed. Higher is simply more of that trait, not better or worse. ### Temperament - Affection Very affectionate - Playfulness Very playful - With strangers Warms up - Territorial Territorial - Prey drive High ### Family & other pets - Young children With supervision - Older children Good - Other dogs Usually fine - Cats Needs care ### Energy & exercise - Energy High - Mental stimulation High ### Training - Trainability Quick to learn - Intelligence Exceptional - Stubbornness A stubborn streak ### Care & upkeep - Shedding Moderate - Drooling Minimal - Barking Vocal ### Home life - Apartment living Prefers a house - Time alone Short periods - Cold weather Comfortable - Warm weather Needs shade ### A good match for - First-time owners Some experience helps - Senior owners Suitable - Running partner Good - Hiking Good - Therapy work Unlikely - Guarding Strong guardian ## Living with a Giant Schnauzer ### Breed History Its development came about through the combination of other breeds such as German Pinscher, Great Dane, Bouvier des Flandres amongst others. It became popular as a military dog during World War I and World War II. The first of its kind emerged in the German state of Bavaria, in Swabia. Originally, it was bred as a farm dog used for guarding property and driving animals to the market. By the 20th century, it was being used as a watchdog at factories and a couple more places. ### Temperament Giant Schnauzer is quiet by nature although it has a tendency to be aggressive. Being an intelligent breed, it can easily get bored, which can lead to destructive behavior. Its temperament is well suitable for families with an active lifestyle and older children. ### Environment The Giant Schnauzer is a breed with incredible mental dexterity and craves exercise. It thrives well in an environment where the family will be able to spend ample time with it. The breed does better in a large environment where it can play in; it is not recommended in environments with young children. ### Exercise Being highly energetic, the Giant Schnauzer requires not less than two long walks daily, but in cases where it cannot be taken for a long walk, vigorous backyard exercise should be done for at least 30 to 60 minutes daily. ### Grooming The Giant Schnauzer has minimal shedding ability hence it needs regular attention to remove dead coat from its body. It is recommended to take this breed to a groomer approximately every 6 to 10 weeks in order to maintain its looks. On the other hand, the owner can learn the act of proper grooming as this increases the bond between dog and owner. Our **Giant Schnauzer**puppies for sale come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country. The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering **Giant Schnauzer**puppies who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell. ## Caring for a Giant Schnauzer GroomingWeekly brushing Grooming costAverage Monthly foodAverage Outdoor spaceA yard is recommended Allergy friendlyOften suits allergy sufferers ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does the Giant Schnauzer shed hair? Giant Schnauzer does not shed a lot of hair hence requires extra grooming care, this shouldn’t be a difficult task if its owner can learn to do it properly. ### Can the Giant Schnauzer be easily trained? This highly intelligent dog can be a handful for some households however; it is very obedient when trained fairly and consistently. You can always train your Giant Schnauzer to respect you and by so doing, avoiding some negative traits. ### Does the Giant Schnauzer do well with socializing? Like most other dogs, the Giant Schnauzer has a natural protective instinct towards strangers. Exposure is required to enable this dog to become more people-friendly. In the absence of socialization, it may grow to become suspicious of everyone thereby leading to aggression. ### Is the Giant Schnauzer a good guard dog? Yes. The Giant Schnauzer’s intelligence makes it a good guard dog; not only is it intelligent, it also has the ability to pick commands easily. Furthermore, its extreme loyalty also makes it a good guard dog. ### Is the Giant Schnauzer good with children? The Giant Schnauzer is not recommended for houses with little children because of its size and forceful behavior. It can display aggressiveness towards people and animals it is not familiar with. ### Can the Giant Schnauzer be left alone? This breed is an independent dog and can do well all by itself for a couple of hours if properly trained. However, it is not advisable to leave it alone for too long as it requires the company of its owner. ### Is the Giant Schnauzer friendly with cats? If this breed is not socialized with cats at an early age or raised with one in the same house, it will definitely not warm up to one. On the other hand, if raised with a cat or socialized with cats, it becomes friendly with them. ### Does the Giant Schnauzer bark a lot? Yes. The Giant Schnauzer is a very noisy dog and finds expression in its voice; it does this by barking really loud. Sometimes it barks just to get the attention of its owner and other times, it barks while guarding its territory. ### Does the Giant Schnauzer drool a lot? Although not an excess drooler, it drools when it is excited and also when in need of food from family members or just finished eating. Aside from this, the Giant Schnauzer is not a heavy drooler. ### What is the lifespan of a Giant Schnauzer? On average, the Giant Schnauzer’s lifespan is between 10 to 12 years. This can increase with adequate care. 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