Some will assert their suspicions by growling and barking. They instinctively feel their job is to protect their family. They are also guard dogs, and are quite territorial. Giant schnauzer puppies are bundles of energy. Putting your giant schnauzer puppy out into the yard for exercise may provide you with a newly landscaped yard, replete with uprooted shrubs and yawning holes in your once-green lawn. Running through the house with toys, chasing the kids, getting in the way and basically being a pest are the ways a giant will display his boredom and restlessness. If you don't give a giant schnauzer enough exercise, he will invent his own games. This dog needs walks, playtime and would love to accompany you while jogging. The giant schnauzer is a powerful dog and needs a great deal of exercise. His sound and reliable temperament, rugged build, and dense weather-resistant wiry coat make the giant schnauzer one of the most useful and enduring working breeds. Eyebrows, whiskers, cheeks, throat, chest, legs and under tail are lighter in color but include 'peppering.' Personality:Ĭomposed, watchful, courageous, easily trained, deeply loyal to family, playful, amiable in repose and a commanding figure when aroused …all of these traits are what make up the giant schnauzer. Every shade of coat has a dark facial mask to emphasize the expression the color of the mask harmonizes with the shade of the body coat. The colors for a giant schnauzer can be solid black or salt and pepper.

Females stand between 23 and 25 inches tall, and males stand between 25 and 27 inches tall.

To contact your breed health co-ordinator please email Breed Health Co-ordinator (Giant Schnauzer Club)įind out more health information, including relevant news and updates from the breed clubs by visiting their Giant Schnauzer health website.The giant schnauzer gives an impression of power and determination. They acts as a spokesperson on matters of health and will collaborate with The Kennel Club on any health concerns the breed may have. If you have any concerns about a particular health condition in your breed then you may wish to speak to your vet or you could contact your breed health co-ordinator.īreed health co-ordinators are individuals working on behalf of breed clubs and councils who are advocates for the health and welfare of their chosen breed. Have any questions about health in your breed? You can also view the inbreeding coefficient calculation for a puppy's parents, or for a dog you're thinking of breeding from. Please visit our Health Test Results Finder to discover the DNA or screening scheme test results for any dog on The Kennel Club's Breed Register. Find out about a particular dog's results Kennel Club Assured breeders and Kennel Club Accredited Instructors receive a 10% discount.įind out more about our DNA Testing Services. The DNA tests listed above marked with an asterisk (*) are included in our DNA Testing Services. *The Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services - simple to use and easy to organise all-in-one DNA tests DNA test - PRA5 - part of The Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services* (see below).DNA test - DCM - part of The Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services* (see below).DNA test – prcd-PRA - part of The Kennel Club’s DNA Testing Services* (see below).Eye screening scheme litter screening (BVA/KC/ISDS).Hip dysplasia screening scheme (BVA/KC).We strongly recommend that all breeders, both assured breeders (ABs) and non ABs, use the following schemes, tests and advice. All other breeders are strongly advised to also use these. The Kennel Club Assured Breeders must use the following (or equivalent) schemes, tests and advice. In this instance you would be directed through our registrations process to contact a breed club and/or council to support you on identifying and correctly listing the new colour. 'Other' means you consider your puppy to be a colour not currently known within the breed and one that does not appear on either the breed standard or non-breed standard list. Non-breed standard colour means that the colour is not accepted within the breed standard and whilst some dogs within the breed may be this colour it is advised to only select a dog that fits within the breed standards for all points.Ĭolour is only one consideration when picking a breed or individual dog, health and temperament should always be a priority over colour. Breed standard colour means that the colour is accepted within the breed standard and is a traditional and well-known colour in this breed.īreed standard colours in this breed include:

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