Schnauzer, Giant

Large, powerful, stocky rather than slim. An enlarged, powerful image of the Schnauzer. An imperturbable dog, prepared for defense, whose appearance fills with respect. Typical characteristics of this dog are his good natured, even temperament and his incorruptible loyalty towards his master. He has highly developed sense organs, intelligence, trainability, strength, endurance, speed, resistance to weather and diseases. His inborn ability to bear strain and his self assurance make him best suited for being a companion, sporting, utility and working dog.

Source: http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/GIANT-SCHNAUZER-181.html

See: The German Kennel Club (VDH) for information and video (if available).
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http://www.vdh.de/welpen/mein-welpe/riesenschnauzer

Video (link - https://youtu.be/bXXaepwicHQ

This and other breed videos are available in full length here: www.meisterpetztv.de

AKC Video (link - https://youtu.be/VLrhhfJH3sU

View more videos on AKC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanKennelClub

• Riesenschnauzer, peppar & salt
• Giant Schnauzer, pepper and salt
• riesenschnauzer p & s
• Riesenschnauzer, poivre et sel
• Schnauzer gigante, sal y pimienta
• Riesenschnauzer, pfeffersalz
• Riesenschnauzer Salt/pepper

• Giant Schnauzer, black
• Riesenschnauzer, svart
• Riesenschnauzer noir
• Schnauzer gigante, negro puro
• Riesenschnauzer, schwarz
• Riesenschnauzer Sort

Country of origin: Germany

There are numerous breed standards.

The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data

• Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds.

2. FKC Database: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?Lang=en&R=181

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

1. The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)
   1. Giant Schnauzer Breed Health Conservation Plan (2020): http://www.giantschnauzerhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/GS_BHCP_2020.pdf; Internal: GS_BHCP_2020.pdf
2. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
3. Finland: Jalostuksen tavoiteohjelma 2021-2025 Suursnautseri
4. US: OFA: CHIC recommended health tests: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=GSC

HGTD Giant Schnauzers

UK: Giant Schnauzer Health

Information, News & Updates from the UK Breed Clubs -- Breed health surveillance, information, health surveys, statistics and reports - This is a content rich website!

• http://www.giantschnauzerhealth.org.uk/

GSCA Health Guide - The Health of the Giant Schnauzer

• http://www.giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com/public/Information/health_of_the_GS_index.htm

UK: The Schnauzer Club of Great Britain: http://www.schnauzerclub.co.uk/

Germany: Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub e.V.: https://www.psk-schnauzer-pinscher.de/

Riesenschnauzer: https://www.psk-schnauzer-pinscher.de/unsere-rassen/riesenschnauzer/

Sweden: Svenska Riesenschnauzerklubben: https://www.srsk.se/

Finland: Suomen SuursnautseriKerho ry: https://www.suursnautseri.fi/

US: Giant Schnauzer Club of America:  http://www.giantschnauzerclubofamerica.com/