Giant Schnauzer
region Germany
cut 60 - 70cm
weight 35 - 45kg
hair short, very hard (wire)
dress Pure Black, Pepper and Salt
head Strong and rectangular
eyes Medium, oval in shape Dark brown color
ear Natural, drooping
tail short (cut) or long
behaviour of an energetic temperament, associated with a circumspect calm, of good nature, a great desire to play, very endearing.
federation FCI Nomenclature Group 2 Section 1n0 181
introduction
Care: Requires intensive care, brush daily, shovel at regular intervals Utility: Highly developed sensory organs, intelligence, great learning ability, fearlessness, endurance and resistance against the weather give the schnauzer all d Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years
origins
Originally from Bavaria in Germany, he accompanied the coachmen from one relay to another, living with the horses in the stables while hunting rats, field mice or any other rodent. Its name comes from “schnauze” (muzzle) because of its characteristic muzzle, decorated with a beard and mustaches.