Giant Schnauzer
Temperament
Alert, Loyal, Trainable
[3]Background and classification
A southern German cattle-driving dog, registered in the studbook from 1913 and recognised as a working dog by 1925. It is the large, powerful, distinct Schnauzer breed.
[1]Appearance and coat
Large and substantial, it resembles a more powerful Standard Schnauzer. Body depth, head and leg proportions can be compared alongside the facial furnishings.
[1]Coat and comparisons
The current JKC text lists solid black, pepper-and-salt and black-and-silver. The latter has black outer and undercoat with white marks on specified face, chest and leg areas; colour scope is attributed to the registry.
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