--- title: "Giant Schnauzer" id: "191430" type: "breeds" slug: "giant-schnauzer" published_at: "2022-07-02T04:19:10+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-17T15:23:25+00:00" url: "https://petlandbradenton.com/breed/giant-schnauzer/" markdown_url: "https://petlandbradenton.com/breed/giant-schnauzer.md" excerpt: "The Giant Schnauzer, a majestic breed that originally hails from Germany, combines strength and elegance in one impressive package. Developed as a versatile working dog, this breed has historically served as a cattle herder, guard dog, and police dog. Their..." taxonomy_breed_group: - "Working Group" taxonomy_breed_size: - "Large" --- [Back to Breeds](https://petlandbradenton.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. Discover more about our **Giant Schnauzer**puppies for sale below! - Great with kids - Active breed - Alert watchdog - Protective [Ask about Giant Schnauzer puppies](#pb-ask) We do not have Giant Schnauzer puppies on the floor today. 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Developed as a versatile working dog, this breed has historically served as a cattle herder, guard dog, and police dog. Their keen intelligence and strong protective instincts make them an excellent choice for families looking for a loyal companion. Whether in a bustling household or as a devoted sidekick, Giant Schnauzers thrive on being part of the family. Read more about the Giant Schnauzer Show less These dogs possess a warm and affectionate temperament, often developing strong bonds with their human family members. They are generally good with children and can adapt well to life with other dogs, although they may have a curious attitude toward cats. Their friendly and social nature means they enjoy spending time with their loved ones, and their playful side keeps things lively at home. With a moderate barking tendency, they will alert you to visitors while also being temperamentally sound in family environments. In terms of energy, Giant Schnauzers have a balanced activity level, requiring regular exercise without being overly demanding. Daily walks and opportunities to play will keep them happy and healthy. Grooming them is also essential, as they benefit from weekly brushing to maintain their stylish coats and minimize shedding. Their intelligence contributes to their trainability, making them eager to learn and quick to master commands when approached with positive reinforcement techniques. If you’re looking for an engaging and devoted addition to your family, consider bringing a Giant Schnauzer into your home. At Petland Bradenton, Florida, we would love to help you find your future furry friend who can offer companionship, loyalty, and a dash of fun along the way. [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandbradenton.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 Playful - With strangers Warms up - Territorial Territorial - Prey drive Moderate ### 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 Moderate ### Home life - Apartment living Prefers a house - Time alone A few hours - Cold weather Comfortable - Warm weather Average ### A good match for - First-time owners Some experience helps - Senior owners Suitable - Running partner Good - Hiking Excellent - Therapy work Possible - 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 friendlyNot considered hypoallergenic ## 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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