Giant Schnauzer

The giant schnauzer, largest and most recent of the three breeds, was developed by Bavarian cattlemen who wanted a cattle dog like the standard schnauzer but larger. To produce such a dog, the standard schnauzer was crossed with various working dogs and, later, with the black Great Dane. The giant schnauzer, like the others, is a robust dog with a wiry coat. The color is salt-and-pepper, black, or black-and-tan. Originally a cattle dog, it was later used as a butcher's dog and a brewery guard.Since the beginning of the 19th century, it has been used extensively in German police work.
The giant schnauzers are placed in the working-dog group of the American Kennel Club; the miniature is classed as a terrier.

Height: 53-66 cm

Weight: 30-35 Kg