The Giant Schnauzer originated in Germany in the 15th century as a cross between a Rough Collie and a Standard Schnauzer. The qualities of the Giant Schnauzer include enthusiasm and alertness, intelligent and dependable, calm, alert, courageous, easy to train, very faithful to the family, playful, kind when quiet, and dominant when alert.
History:
The largest of the three Schnauzer breeds. It was once known as Russian Schnauzer and Munich Schnauzer, and it is also called Large Schnauzer in China. It may be a cross between a black Great Dane and a Flemish Shepherd Dog or a Standard Schnauzer.
The Schnauzer was first used to drive herds of livestock, and was later used as a guard dog. The Schnauzer is superior to the hound in many ways, and it is also a good companion dog. According to relevant data, the large Schnauzer appeared later than the standard Schnauzer and the small Schnauzer.
Morphological characteristics:
The head is strong, rectangular and long. Ears are set high and of medium thickness. Ears should be erect and V-shaped, folded forward with the inner edge close to the cheek.
The eyes are medium-sized, dark brown, and directed forward. Nose large, black and full. The muzzle ends in a blunt wedge with exaggerated setae and whiskers. A full set of white teeth, in a strong and perfect scissors bite.
Neck strong, of medium thickness and length, gracefully arched, merging into the shoulders. The back is strong and firm. Thighs strong with well angulated stifles.
Feeding method:
In the daily feed, there should be 300-400 grams of meat, plus the same amount of cooked vegetarian material or biscuits. Meat should be cooked first, chopped, add appropriate amount of water, and mixed with cooked and dry vegetarian materials before feeding. Feeding should be done at fixed times and within 15 to 25 minutes. If you fail to finish eating within the specified time, the trough should be taken away and cleaned. Water should be supplied 2 to 3 times a day.
Every 13 nutritional ratios for adult dogs should be 394 grams of lean meat, 597 grams of cooked rice, 203 grams of vegetables, and 76 grams of vitamin and mineral additives. They should be fed once a day.
If the giant schnauzer is kept indoors, it can move freely indoors only when it is accompanied by family members. When the owner goes out, it may be dangerous, so it must be taught to return to the cage.
In terms of diet, high-quality dog food should be given at a fixed time, and it must not be allowed to share human diet.
Combing the dog’s hair:
The hair should be combed once in the morning and evening, and the hair should be combed for 5 minutes each time.
Pay attention to the order of combing: start from the neck, from front to back, and from top to bottom, that is, from the neck to the shoulders, then the back, chest, waist, abdomen, hindquarters, then the head, and finally It is the limbs and tail. During the combing process, one side should be combed and then the other side should be combed.
Combing method: Combing should be done quickly in the direction of the hair. When combing long-haired dogs, many people only comb the long hair on the surface and ignore the fine hair below. The undercoat of dogs is soft and dense. If it is not combed for a long time, it will form tangles and even cause eczema, psoriasis or other skin diseases. Therefore, when combing a long-haired dog, it should be combed layer by layer, and the long hair should be turned up, and then the undercoat should be combed.
Types of combs: hair brushes, flexible wire brushes, and long, sparse metal combs. A brush can only fluff up the ends of the long hairs, but not the finer hairs. When combing long-haired dogs, hair brushes, elastic wire brushes and long and sparse metal combs should be used together.
Canine emotions:
Under normal circumstances, it is calm or flat, but external stimuli can make the dog’s emotions excited or particularly excited. Generally speaking, the emotions of dogs are nothing more than joy, anger, sorrow, joy and fear. A careful owner will realize it from the usual observation
Overall, Giant Schnauzers are a breed that offers a combination of loyalty, intelligence, and protective instincts, making them a favored choice for families seeking a devoted and vigilant canine companion.
