What is the average weight of a Giant Schnauzer?

Female: 25–34 kg
Male: 27–48 kg
Giant Schnauzer/Weight

What size collar does a Giant Schnauzer need?

Size Chart for Dog Collars

Are Giant Schnauzers related to standard schnauzers?

They stand up to 27.5 inches at the shoulder and can weigh up to 95 pounds. Giant Schnauzers share some physical characteristics with their smaller cousins, the Miniature and Standard Schnauzers, like the harsh eyebrows and beard, as well as a keen, intelligent expression.

How much does a standard schnauzer weigh?

About the Breed A medium-size dog weighing between 35 and 45 pounds, the Standard Schnauzer is truly the standard Schnauzer: larger than Miniatures, smaller than Giants.

Are male or female Giant Schnauzers better?

The female is the dominant dog in the pack and can and will show that dominance by humping and marking. If you just simply fix your dog, a male and female almost act exactly alike. They will be healthier happier and more puppy like if you fix them.

Are Giant Schnauzers good for first time owners?

Because of their large size and larger-than-life personality, the giant schnauzer is not a dog suited to first–time owners or those who are unwilling or unable to follow a consistent obedience training schedule. They could dominate other dogs and chase cats or smaller animals.

How do you pick a giant schnauzer puppy?

In choosing the right puppy, the eyes should also be considered, it should be bright and clear without the presence of mucus or discharge around the eyes. The pup’s nose should be cool, damp, and clean with no nasal discharge. You should also look for signs of normal breathing with no cough or wheezing.

What is the average weight of a female Giant Schnauzer?

55 to 75 pounds
A male Giant Schnauzer stands 25.5 to 27.5 inches at the shoulder and weighs 60 to 80 pounds. Females are 23.5 to 25.5 inches and weigh 55 to 75 pounds.

Do Giant Schnauzers have separation anxiety?

Separation Anxiety and Your Schnauzer. Schnauzers can react to a lack of exercise and/or the stress of being separated from their “pack member(s)” by becoming upset, destructive, barking continuously, or eliminating in the house. While symptoms may vary, many undesirable traits can be traced back to anxiety.

Why do Schnauzers stink?

Schnauzers can smell bad due to their naturally oily skin, and regular bathing will help. However, a bad odor can also be due to unhealthy gums, infections, bacteria, diabetes, kidney and bladder problems, or even cancer. A fishy smell is a clear sign of blocked anal sac glands.

How tall does a Giant Schnauzer dog get?

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. Robust, strongly built, nearly square in proportion of body length to height at withers, active, sturdy, and well muscled.

What was the purpose of the Giant Schnauzer?

The Giant Schnauzer was developed in the Bavarian Alps sometime in the mid-1800s. These rugged working dogs, bred up from the Standard Schnauzer, were used to drive cattle from farm to market. They also served as formidable guard dogs for farmers, merchants, and innkeepers.

Where can I buy a Schnauzer in California?

Skansen Kennel as decades of experience in breeding Giant Schnauzers, Standard Schnauzers, Miniature Schnauzers, and White Miniature Schnauzers. We are your source for great pets as well as show-quality dogs. Visit us in Sebastopol, CA, or contact us to arrange for a dog to be shipped to you domestically or internationally.

What kind of body does a schnauzer have?

Coarse hair on top of head; harsh beard and eyebrows, the Schnauzer hallmark. The hindquarters are strongly muscled, in balance with the forequarters; upper thighs are slanting and well bent at the stifles, with the second thighs (tibiae) approximately parallel to an extension of the upper neckline.