Giant Schnauzer

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The '''Giant Schnauzer''' or '''{{lang|de|i=no|Riesenschnauzer}}''' is a German [[list of dog breeds|breed]] of dog of [[Schnauzer]] type. It is larger than the other two Schnauzer breeds, the [[Standard Schnauzer]] and the [[Miniature Schnauzer]]. Originally bred to assist on farms by [[herding|driving]] [[livestock]] to market and [[guard dog|guarding]] the farmer's property, the breed eventually moved into the city, where it worked guarding [[brewery|breweries]], [[butcher|butchers' shops]], [[Feedlot|stockyards]] and factories. It was unknown outside [[Bavaria]] until it became popular as a [[military dog]] during [[World War I]] and [[World War II]].

The '''Giant Schnauzer''' or '''{{lang|de|i=no|Riesenschnauzer}}''' is a German [[list of dog breeds|breed]] of dog of [[Schnauzer]] type. It is larger than the other two Schnauzer breeds, the best dog [[Standard Schnauzer]] and the [[Miniature Schnauzer]]. Originally bred to assist on farms by [[herding|driving]] [[livestock]] to market and [[guard dog|guarding]] the farmer's property, the breed eventually moved into the city, where it worked guarding [[brewery|breweries]], [[butcher|butchers' shops]], [[Feedlot|stockyards]] and factories. It was unknown outside [[Bavaria]] until it became popular as a [[military dog]] during [[World War I]] and [[World War II]].

It has a dense coarse coat that protects it from the weather and from vermin. There are three color varieties: pepper and salt, pure black with black undercoat, and black and silver.{{cite web |title=Riesenschnauzer (181): new colour variety as from 01/07/2021 |url=http://www.fci.be/en/Riesenschnauzer-181-new-colour-variety-as-from-01-07-2021-3610.html |website=www.fci.be}} Where legal, it is shown with [[Cropping (animal)|cropped]] ears and [[docking (dog)|docked]] tails. Like other schnauzers, it has a distinct beard and eyebrows. Today, the Giant Schnauzer participates in numerous [[List of dog sports|dog sports]], including [[Schutzhund]]. Another sport that the dog excels in is that of [[nosework]]. Due to its alert nature, the dog is also used in police work.

It has a dense coarse coat that protects it from the weather and from vermin. There are three color varieties: pepper and salt, pure black with black undercoat, and black and silver.{{cite web |title=Riesenschnauzer (181): new colour variety as from 01/07/2021 |url=http://www.fci.be/en/Riesenschnauzer-181-new-colour-variety-as-from-01-07-2021-3610.html |website=www.fci.be}} Where legal, it is shown with [[Cropping (animal)|cropped]] ears and [[docking (dog)|docked]] tails. Like other schnauzers, it has a distinct beard and eyebrows. Today, the Giant Schnauzer participates in numerous [[List of dog sports|dog sports]], including [[Schutzhund]]. Another sport that the dog excels in is that of [[nosework]]. Due to its alert nature, the dog is also used in police work.