The largest in the family of schnauzers, this dog looks like a handsome gentleman with the typical schnauzer beard framing his face, and brown eyes that look at you with warmth and commitment. The Giant Schnauzer is a loyal companion who enjoys being trained and will soak up any attention it can get from its owners.
Giant Schnauzers are not called ‘giant’ for no reason, and can weigh up to 50kg. Their build is strong and muscular, and they are power rockets that sometimes don’t know their own strength. Due to this, they can sometimes go a little overboard when playing with kids or other dogs and it is recommended that kids living in the house should therefore be of older age.
They will show love and affection to their owners and will follow and respect their rules. They are committed to the family pack and make excellent guard dogs. Like all breeds from the schnauzer family, they require lots and lots of exercise and will be even happier with some dog sport added to the mix. The more space they have to run around and release energy, the better, which makes the Giant Schnauzer an ideal dog for anyone with a huge property or acreage.
Weight: | 27-48 kg |
Health risk: | Medium |
Life expectancy: | 12-15 years |
Coat: | Medium |
Grooming intensity: | High |
Monthly cost (food): | high |
Trainability: | Medium |
Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Giant Schnauzer from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Giant Schnauzer to adopt:
To help your rescued Giant Schnauzer to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Beagle from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.