Giant Schnauzer Information

According to the Orthopedic Foundation Of Animals, GS are recommended to have the health screenings listed below.

Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Hip Dysplasia either ofa or penn hip

Each of my dogs have all the above screens done.

According to the American Kennel Club, GS on average are 27.5 inches tall to the shoulder and weigh 95 pounds once fully mature.

Giant Schnauzers are working dogs. They have high energy levels and are very intelligent, making them good for any job you could ask of them, plus they love to please! Originally they were bred to drive cattle and protect their family. Whether you train them to be or not they will have a natural instinct to protect the people they love and their property. You can also find these dogs as police dogs or working for search and rescue teams. Giants have earned many titles in tracking, obedience, confirmation, and more. Knowing this, please be aware YOU HAVE TO TRAIN YOUR SCHNAUZER! The day they go home with you is the day their training starts. With their high energy levels, they will need lots of attention, long walks, mental stimulation, playtime in a fenced yard, hiking, swimming, and everything else! All these things will need to be done frequently to keep them healthy and entertained!

Giant Schnauzers are high on the grooming list. Depending if you get a hard coat or a soft coat will greatly depend on their grooming needs. While neither coat sheds, making them great for people looking for a hyperallergic dog, they will require to be brushed out often. No matter where you live, their coat is meant for all types of weather. Being that they are hypoallergenic, they do not go through shedding periods like other breeds. The soft coat, or American coat, is the needier of the two. Soft coat hair grows faster and thicker giving them a luscious look and a fuller beard. With that beauty comes great responsibility! Both of my two soft coats (Roxy and Rizzo) require to be groomed every 6-8 weeks. Please note that most groomers charge around 100$ for giant dogs. I do recommend learning how to groom your dog yourself! It looks harder than it is, and it just takes a little practice! Grooming your dog yourself will help cut down on cost, sure, but it's a great way to bond with your schnauzer. The hard coat, or European/German coat, is much more coarse and grows slower making their needs lower. Raven could go 5 months until she needs to be groomed because her hair grows at a slower rate. She doesn't have the luscious fur and full beard because of this coat, but don't be mistaken people still easily recognize her as a GS.

For a little more information about GS here is a link to what the AKC has to say!

If you have more questions about the breed's behavior please reach out with any questions you may have!