Salt and pepper Giant Schnauzer

 

Briefly about the breed

• The Giant Schnauzer is a brave and tough dog with an awe-inspiring appearance
• It is suitable as a service and working dog due to its unwavering persistence, willingness to learn, power and endurance
• The breed also has good qualities as a family and sports dog
• The breed standard describes the breed’s appearance and physical characteristics in detail
• Height at the withers: Male dogs and bitches are between 60-70 cm, and the weight is usually between 35-45 kg

A brave and versatile Dog

The Giant Schnauzer is a dog with an awe-inspiring appearance and a courageous attitude. It combines persistence with calmness and sanity, and is well suited as a strong and enduring service and working dog. The breed is also suitable as a family and sports dog thanks to its innate ability to withstand stress and its self-confidence.

Breed standard and appearance

The breed standard for the Riesenschnauzer carefully describes the breed’s appearance and physical characteristics. The head should fit the body, with a strong skull and a clearly marked stop. The eyes should be dark, oval and directed forward, and the ears set high, V-shaped and hanging.The chest should have moderate width and flat ribs, and the body length should be approximately equal to shoulder height. The paws should be short, round and well bound with arched toes.

Movement and fur

The Giant Schnauzer’s movements should be elastic, elegant and fast. It has a good stride length in the front and a good kick-off at the rear, and moves in a diagonal trot. The coat should be wiry, hard and dense, with a dense undercoat and not too short, hard top coat.The beard and bushy eyebrows are typical features, and the coat should be pepper and salt in colour. The ideal is a medium tone with evenly distributed peppering and gray undercoat.

Health and the breed club’s guidance

The Giant Schnauzer is generally a healthy breed, but regular veterinary follow-up and good nutrition are important to maintain the dog’s well-being. For more information and guidance about the breed, it is recommended to contact the breed club. The breed club can give advice on choosing breeders, health focus and more detailed information about the breed.

Withers height and weight

The height at the withers for male dogs and bitches in the Riesenschnauzer salt/pepper breed is between 60-70 cm. The weight usually varies between 35-45 kg, depending on the individual.

The breed club

In general, it is recommended to contact the breed club for more information about the breed.Good luck!