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The German Giant Schnauzer

History of the Giant Schnauzer

The German word "schnauze" means muzzle. Likely originating in the countryside of Bavaria and Wurrtemburg, the giant schnauzer was created by cattlemen who were impressed by the smaller standard schnauzer. They produced a larger breed which they could use drive cattle.

Although it isn’t documented, the cattlemen probably crossed the standard schnauzer with larger cattle-driving dogs which had smoother coats to try to create a wire-haired herder. At some later point, crosses likely occurred with the Great Dane, Bouvier des Flandres and rough-coated sheepdogs as well as with such breeds as the black poodle, wolf spitz and wirehaired pinscher. In the end, the Giant Schnauzer, then known as the Munchener, had a weather-resistant coat and was able to handle cattle.

The giant schnauzer has also been known as Russian bear schnauzer, Munich schnauzer and riesenschnauzer. Eventually, the giant schnauzer gained popularity as a stockyard dog, a butcher’s dog, and a brewery guard dog.

This breed gained more exposure right before World War I, when it began being trained as a police dog, but despite their adept ability as such, they only gained popularity in this kind of work in Germany. Only recently has this dog become more popular as a pet.

Interested in purchasing a Fully Trained Protection Dog, Select Imported Puppy, or Police K9? Fill out K9 Working Dog's "Personal Protection Dog Pre-Purchase Application"

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Our Featured German Giant Schnauzer Listings:

Based on the limited number of suitable German Giant Schnauzers which meet our high standards, we offer only 2 to 4 fully trained adult dogs for sale each year. Select German Imported puppies are available with advanced approval by reservation. To make a reservation, please apply here.

Zeppo
Breed	German Giant Schnauzer
Sex	Male
Price	Available after June 1st, 2010 for only $7,800.00 + shipping
Training Level	Level 2 Personal Protection Dog - in training
Additional Info	Zeppo is typical of the true German Working Giant Schnauzers, bred for personal protection, security, Police K9, and as Military Working Dogs. He is very loyal, extremely intelligent, high desire to please, very protective! Zeppo is sweet, loving, affectionate- he loves older children and gets along great with other animals (including cats, horses, livestock, etc.). Price will increase as Zeppo progresses through more advanced levels of training. Learn more about Zeppo - Click Here for additional information

Ayla
Breed	German Giant Schnauzer
Sex	Female
Price	FOR ADOPTION - To approved home!
Training Level	Level 1 Family Protection Dog - in training
Additional Info	Ayla is available FOR ADOPTION to an approved and loving home ONLY! She is 2 months old, and is currently undergoing Foundation & Imprint training for Level 1 Family Protection Dog. She is available for adoption to an approved and loving home, on a breeding contract for our Police K9 Breeding Program - where she will give birth to one litter of puppies from one of our select European K9 Stud dogs after she is 2 years old. Ayla is sweet, loving, affectionate, and she is extremely loyal and intelligent. She loves children and gets along great with other animals (including cats, horses, livestock, etc.). Learn more about Ayla - Click Here for additional information

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