The
Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, and compact
breed of dog. It is one of the three Schnauzer breeds. Like most large breeds, the Giant Schnauzer needs a
fair amount of exercise.
When hand-stripped, the
Giant Schnauzer has a harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoat.
Coat color is either black or salt and
pepper (grey). It weighs between 70 and 100 lb (32 to
45 kg) and stands 23.5 to 27.5 in (59 to 70 cm) at the
withers.
When moving at a fast trot,
a properly built Giant Schnauzer will single-track. Back remains strong, firm, and
flat.
The American Kennel Club
lists the Giant as low shedding - and therefore hypoallergenic -
along with both other breeds of Schnauzers.[1][2]
However, Giant Schnauzers, as with almost all dogs, do shed. When
allowed, the hair on a Schnauzer will grow long, which increases
shedding, and thereby potentially increasing allergens. This can be
mitigated with consistent grooming to include mostly Long hair. The
Giant Schnauzer does not moult...... /
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