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  Giant Schnauzer Information, Giant Schnauzers
I've had Giants in my home that have to wear muzzles at all times as I have a 12 year old son (he is very Giant savvy but it's my job to protect him) and being the smallest person in our house a typical (untrained) giant will try to dominate him at any opportunity.
Giants have a huge need for exercise and if not vigorously done at least twice daily they bounce off the walls and are difficult to deal with, even a very well trained one, they have to expend the excess energy they were originally bred for or they just can't settle at night.
The Giant Schnauzer was first used as a cattle driving dog in Bavaria, then later as a guard dog by the police and military.
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 Giant Schnauzer Information
The Giant Schnauzer is not a giant dog, but he is the largest of the Schnauzers standing 23 to 27 inches at the withers.
Giant Schnauzers tend to be very susceptible to a variety of health problems such as epilepsy, thyroid conditions,hip problems and cancer.
Unaltered male Giant Schnauzers have a tendency to be dog aggressive, therefore it is a MUST that you neuter him to avoid any conflicts as well as help reduce his risk of Cancer.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /Gschnauzer.html   (548 words)

  
 Volition - Giant Care & Grooming   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The comments we as owners of Giant Schnauzers often hear "It's a giant Scottie!" Whilst we all laugh at these comments and other such comments we always take them all in good fun, but they couldn't be further from the truth.
Their even smaller cousins the Miniature Schnauzers were developed to hunt vermin on farms so of course the Standard Schnauzer who can stand up to 21 inches tall was much too large to carry out this task as well as a much smaller dog who could get into tighter spaces.
Between 1918 to 1921, 567 Giants were registered and in 1922 a decision was made to stop the showing of unregistered dogs by the National Kennel Club of Germany and in 1923 the first breed standard of the Giant Schnauzer was developed.
www.giantschnauzer.org /Volition/AboutGiants.html   (976 words)

  
 Walters and Shackles Guide to Dog Breeds: " + bname + "
The Giant Schnauzer, as its name implies, is the largest member of three Schnauzer breeds, and comes from the cattle and sheep farming country in southern Germany - Wurttemberg and Bavaria.
The ancestors of the Giant Schnauzer are not known; but it is known that it has existed for centuries and also that in the later 1890's a number of German kennels played a large part in developing the breed.
The Schnauzer comes from a long line of working dogs and although today few of the breed are required to carry out the demanding work of their ancestors, they can still do useful jobs, such as pulling small carts, and this helps to keep them mentally and physically content.
www.gardening-uk.com /dogs/breeds/texts/giant_schnauzer.html   (468 words)

  
 HT-Z Giant Schnauzer Rescue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
No dog, Giant Schnauzer or otherwise, should be expected to put up with abusive treatment or teasing from children who have not been taught to treat animals with kind­ness.
Giant Schnauzers should be fenced at home or reliably trained for voice control, and you should be on the end of the leash when not at home.
The correct hard‑coated Giant Schnauzer is fairly easy to groom, as the furnishings (hair on legs) does not tend to mat or hold leaves and litter.
www.giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com /Rescue/about-breed.htm   (1943 words)

  
 GSCA Website
The Giant Schnauzer Club of America, Inc. was founded in 1962 as a non-profit organization.
The Giant Schnauzer is also one of the most beautiful animals to compete in the conformation ring.
The main purpose of the club is the preservation and protection of the breed, and to improve the character and conformation of the Giant as described in the official standard of the breed.
www.giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com   (232 words)

  
 About the Giant Schnauzer
Giant schnauzer rescue volunteers see hundreds of dogs a year who have been abandoned after their owners have decided that "this dog is too much for us", usually after they have outgrown their puppy cuteness and are entering adolescence.
Giants are dominant dogs, bred to work and protect, and handling them properly requires more than the average amount of self assertiveness.
A Giant is not a dog for a child, or for an adult who is childlike in their attitude toward responsibility.
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 Giant Schnauzers: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
Giant Schnauzers MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and to use their busy minds to do interesting things.
The best Giant Schnauzers are versatile working dogs, capable of learning a great deal, but they have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train.
Some Giant Schnauzers are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/giantschnauzers.html   (931 words)

  
 About the Giant Schnauzer
The German word "schnauzer" means "snout", which has been interpreted by many as referring to the distinctive bearded muzzle, and by some as a reference to the breed's eagerness to use its nose (as in tracking).
The Riesenschnauzer was bred from a cross of the standard schnauzer and several other types of dogs, probably a combination of smooth-coated drovers and rough-coated farm dogs, along with a larger breed, such as a fl Great Dane or Bouvier.
The Pinscher Schnauzer Club of Germany established the first breed standard for the Riesenschnauzer, which was adopted by the AKC for forty years, and the AKC standard was modified to reflect the PSK Standard's elimination of any colors but fl or salt-and-pepper in 1983.
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 What to feed a Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer developed in the German kingdoms of Wurttenberg and Bavaria where this dog was known as a "Munchener" in the early 15th century.
For the Giant Schnauzer I recommend foods that have beef as their meat source blended with beet and grains of wheat and corn.
I am also providing you with information about which sources of vitamins and minerals are best for a Giant Schnauzer because it has also been proven that different breeds will assimilate different sources of vitamins and minerals in different ways.
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 Schnauzer Space: Cyberspace for Schnauzers : Breed Information : Schnauzer FAQ
Recently, some breeders have made smaller Miniature Schnauzers (under 10 lbs.) While these "Toy Schnauzers" have not yet been recognized by any Kennel Club, these dogs have all the traits of their larger counterparts and, from I hear, have just as much attitude as you'd expect from a dog that bears the name Schnauzer.
Schnauzers have a tendency to be "vocal," ie.
Schnauzers will not sit idly when they want something like other dogs; they are movers, shakers, and sniffers and don't have time to wait until humans figure out what they want.
www.franksworld.com /schnauzer/breed/faq.html   (1015 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is thought to be the result of crossbreeding of the Standard Schnauzer, the Great Dane, and the Belgian Cattle Dog.
Of course, the Giant Schnauzer may simply be an enlarged model of the Standard Schnauzer.
The Schnauzer is high-spirited, energetic, impetuous (though stable), hardy, proud, and dominant.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Giant_Schnauzer.htm   (329 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer dog breed and breeder information profile - Pets.ca
The giant schnauzer, largest and most recent of the three Schnauzer breeds, was developed by Bavarian cattlemen who wanted a cattle dog like the standard schnauzer but larger.
The giant schnauzer is a robust dog with a wiry coat.
The Giant Schnauzer is related to the Miniature and the Standard varieties.
www.pets.ca /breedprofiles/a/schnauzer-giant/s4.htm   (284 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer Puppy - Giant Schnauzer Dog Breed Information
The Giant Schnauzer does best in a home with children over the age of 14 who are considerate and well behaved.
Giant Schnauzers do best with plenty of acreage where they are able to run freely.
Ownership: If you are looking for Giant Schnauzer puppies for sale from reputable Giant Schnauzer breeders or to adopt a Giant Schnauzer from a Giant Schnauzer rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
www.nextdaypets.com /directory/breeds/1100232   (636 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer puppies for sale breeders Giant Schnauzers
Giant Schnauzers may be aggressive with strangers and make excellent watchdogs.
Giant Schnauzer are an energetic dog and requires daily exercise of a long, brisk walk and off the leash play sessions.
Giant Schnauzers enjoy mental and physical activity and are responsive and easily trainable, but will become bored with repetitive exercises.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/gntschnauzer.htm   (458 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer Webring — All Giant All the Time
The Giant Schnauzer Webring is made up of web sites that contain a variety of information on the Giant Schnauzer breed of dog.
Edel is a Mini with the attitude and heart of a Giant.
Lucy the Giant Schnauzer - Isle Of Lucy
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 Giant Schnauzer - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
The Giant Schnauzer, also known as the Münchener Dog and the Riesenschnauser, is believed to have originated near Munich, Germany.
The Giant Schnauzer closely resembles the smaller Standard and Miniature Schnauzers, however, these are three separate and distinct breeds.
Today, the Giant Schnauzer is not only a good family companion and protector but he is also seen working as a Police Dog, Sniffer Dog, in Search and Rescue and as a Therapy Dog.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /schnauzergiant.htm   (1119 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Giant Schnauzer, breed of dog from the working group.
The Schnauzer exists in three separate breeds: the Giant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer),...
Giant's Causeway, rocky promontory on the northern coast of Northern Ireland.
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 Giant Schnauzer puppies for sale, Giant Schnauzer breed information
The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, elegant, compact dog with bushy eyebrows, whiskers and a beard.
The Giant Schnauzer is a devoted and good-natured companion that adapts easily to its surroundings and its owner's lifestyle.
The Giant Schnauzer is a dominant breed that needs firm and consistent, training with a positive attitude and plentiful rewards.
www.europuppy.com /dog_breed_choosing/giant_schnauzer_puppies.html   (479 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, compact breed of dog.
When hand-stripped, the Giant Schnauzer has a harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoat.
The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, dominant dog which needs a firm, consistent but friendly handler.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Giant_Schnauzer   (379 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer Pictures, Photos, Information and Free eCards
The Giant Schnauzer is a magnificent and regal animal when properly cared for, but with improper care and neglect they can become quite aggressive.
All in all this is a wonderful breed if you are committed to the grooming, the obedience, the early socialization of the puppy, and you are a handler who is able to be firm when required.
The Giant Schnauzer is a dog breed that has always been bred to serve man. In his beginnings he was a cattledrover and a guard dog used to protect both valuables and livestock.
www.dogbreedz.com /breeds/giant_schnauzer.cfm   (313 words)

  
 Giant Schnauzer : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
The two extremes are believed to have sprung from the middle or standard size, which is at least five hundred years old.
Butchers looking for a dog with strong guarding and droving instincts, and a large size, took the standard schnauzer and crossed it with the fl Great Dane and got the required attributes.
It was not until 1977 that the Giant Schnauzers were admitted to an American Kennel Club show ring.
www.dog.com /breed/Giant-Schnauzer.asp   (251 words)

  
 All About Schnauzers- Everything for the Giant, Miniature and Standard
The Miniature Schnauzer is the only one of the 3 breeds that can be fl, salth & pepper as well as fl and silver.
All About Schnauzers is designed and owned by The Wonderful World of Sidy Boy, Sidy Boys web design.
All images have been used with permission from their respective owners and are not to be taken from this website without prior permission from their original owners.
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 American Kennel Club - Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer should resemble, as nearly as possible, in general appearance, a larger and more powerful version of the Standard Schnauzer, on the whole a bold and valiant figure of a dog.
It should be noted that too small dogs generally lack the power and too large dogs, the agility and maneuverability, desired in the working dog.
The foregoing description is that of the ideal Giant Schnauzer.
www.akc.org /breeds/giant_schnauzer/index.cfm   (1207 words)

  
 HATTEN’S KENNEL: Championship Quality Giant Schnauzers
Our Giant Schnauzers are home raised, which we feel strongly ingrains socializing at a very early age.
Giant Schnauzers are great family dogs, we raised our two sons with this breed, now we have a young grandson that spends a lot of time with all of our dogs.
The Giant Schnauzer is a breed meant for family life, they do not shed although their hair does break off, so you will see some hair collect in the corners of hardwood/tile floors.
www.hattensgiantschnauzers.com   (248 words)

  
 Monique Akar Designs: Dogonit Gallery: Dog Art Giant Schnauzer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Giant Schnauzer should resemble, as nearly as possible, in general appearance, a larger and more powerful version of the Standard Schnauzer.
The breed was originally developed in Germany as one of the three distinct Schnauzer breeds, Miniature, Standard and Giant.
For many years the Giant Schnauzer was called the Munchener, and it is widely known as a great cattle and driving dog.
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 Doggies.com - Giant Schnauzer dog breed breeders breeds clubs rescue groups giant schnauzers puppies dogs ...
Description: Giant Schnauzers are usually as long as they are high resulting in a square shaped profile.
Giant Schnauzers have straight parallel legs and gracefully arching necks.
Twice a year the Giant Schnauzer should be clipped all over.
doggies.com /Giant_Schnauzer   (288 words)

  
 G.I.A.N.T. Schnauzer Rescue Network
G.I.A.N.T. Schnauzer Rescue Network (GSRN) is the brainchild of many GS owners around the country who desire is to be of assistance with picking up dogs from shelters, vetting, foster care, drive networking, etc..
We are also here to help breeders with screening potential new puppy owners if they are out of their breeder's area, help new giant owners with questions, and be mentors to new GS owners or those who are seeking responsible/reputable breeders to purchase their first Giant from AND to help and support each other.
Rescue does not happen overnight and rehoming your Giant should be your responsibility as owner because no one knows your Giant as well as you do.
www.giantschnauzerrescue.net   (349 words)

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