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| Breed: |
Giant Schnauzer |
| Country of Origin: |
Germany |
| AKC Group: |
Working |
| Function: |
Cattle driving |
| Life Span: |
12-15 years |
| Appearance: |
Large |
| Color: |
Solid black or salt & pepper |
| Coat Type: |
Wirery |
| Grooming: |
The wiry coat is reasonably easy to look after, but
the undercoat is dense and it will become matted unless it is combed or brushed weekly
with a short wire brush. Clip out knots and brush first with the grain, then against the
grain to lift the coat. The animal should be clipped all over to an even length twice a
year - in spring and fall; a person can easily learn how to do it. Trim around the eyes
and ears with a blunt-nosed scissors and clean the whiskers after meals. |
| Height: |
23-28 inches |
| Weight: |
55-80 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
Ok |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
Yes |
| Good With Strangers: |
Reserved |
| Character: |
Reliable |
| Home Environment: |
Fenced yard |
| Best Owner: |
Active |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
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| Physical: |
Generally a very healthy breed. |
| Recommendations: |
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