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Top of Page. To promote a stable, confident temperament, Giant Schnauzers need more socialization than many other breeds. Many individuals are too spirited for small children, and some become overprotective of their own kids when a group is engaging in rough-and-tumble play. Once you establish your leadership, the Giant Schnauzer responds very well to obedience training that is fair and consistent.
But this highly intelligent, strong-minded working breed is often "too much dog" for many households. Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperament is less predictable than the inheritance of physical traits such as size or shedding. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training. Some Giant Schnauzers go in the opposite direction -- without enough socialization, they become fearful of strangers.
Fearfulness in a Giant Schnauzer can also be dangerous because it can lead to defensive biting if the dog becomes frightened and feels cornered. An expert researcher and author of 15 books about dogs, she loves helping people choose, train, and care for their dogs. In the past have you enjoyed playing energetically with your dog? You'll be happier, and so will your dog, if you choose a breed that fits Into your present lifestyle, rather than expect to change your way of life because you've acquired a dog.
Also on the subject of exercise: Don't plan to shove your Giant out of the door and let him exercise himself by running around the town or countryside. No dog should be allowed to run loose and unsupervised, but this is especially true of large dogs, who are intimidating to some people, who are very efficient at tearing trash bags apart, and who can damage livestock and wildlife.
For your dog's safety and your neighbor's peace of mind, fence your yard before you bring your puppy home. Giant Schnauzers need regular grooming, so plan to put some time aside for this. They don't shed in great tufts, but this doesn't mean that hairs don't loosen and if loosened, dead hairs stay in the coat too long and impede the growth of healthy hard new coat. The Giants you see at shows and in photographs didn't come that way: a lot of time went into grooming and preparing them.
Visually, the area most affected by grooming is the dog's head. If you don't keep your dog's head trimmed and neat, his beautifully expressive face will disappear under a mass of hair.
Grooming the whole dog is important for the health of his skin, for removing burrs, and for keeping him clean. Grooming isn't an extra. Whether you do it yourself or pay someone else, regular grooming Is essential to your dog's health and to your enjoyment of your dog. A surprising number of people say they're interested in Giants because some member of the family usually a child is "allergic to dog hair", but they've been told that "Schnauzers and Poodles don't shed, so there's no problem".
Such breed promotion to the contrary, the idea that Giants never shed and therefore are non-allergenic is an unfortunate myth, without medical or scientific basis. While regular stripping and plucking can reduce to a minimum hair shed by the well-groomed Giant on clothes and furniture, an experienced breeder-owner gives a more forthright picture: "If Giants don't shed, where do all those little heaps of black hair come from that accumulate in the unswept corners of my house?
So if there's an allergy problem and your kid sneezed and broke out in hives until you got rid of your gundog or German Shepherd, don't look to the Giant Schnauzer as some kind of miraculous exception. Because of their intelligence and need to work, the Giant Schnauzer is successful in many areas, including as police dogs , military dogs , search and rescue dogs , and even as guide dogs.
Giants have earned many titles in tracking , obedience , conformation , and more. To them, the most important job is to protect the home and family. Giants are deeply loyal to their families and instinctively territorial.
Because they learn easily, though, you can train Giant Schnauzers to differentiate between welcome visitors and everyone else. Giants are excellent companions for active owners and will join them for exercise like running, hiking , and swimming. Grooming your dog is considered to be a bonding experience, so prepare to bond because the Giant Schnauzer does need regular grooming.
In fact, the pronounced beard is one of the hallmarks of the breed. But it may require some extra attention around the house. These are very large, powerful, and energetic dogs. This makes them a great choice for owners who are willing to make the commitment and put in the work. Think the imposing Giant Schnauzer is the breed for you? After becoming the owner of a Giant Schnauzer, it is important to register your dog.
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