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Imported European Giant Schnauzer Puppies
What starts with the endearing cuteness of a scruffy teddy bear and grows into an imposing family protector with the elegant, business-like stance of an officer in dress uniform? One of our working line Giant Schnauzer puppies of course.
Our pups outshine the North American norm in that they are imported directly from carefully selected European breeders. These are breeders we’ve spent time getting to know. They are small volume breeders who do all the right rearing practices to ensure their pups have a head start in life.
When a Schnauzer is well trained, they show a businesslike demeanor, smartly strutting next to their owner. When they play or do dog sports, they display their ultra athletic power and agility, impressing with their versatility. We know that, though it is not a common breed, some of our discriminating clients will find the Giant Schnauzer just the perfect breed for them.
Heritage
You may never have seen this impressive breed here in North America due to their rarity. Originally created in Germany for farm work with cattle and guarding, they are robust, highly muscular and athletic dogs able to take care of business as guardian. Like many breeds originally designed to work with large livestock and guarding functions, they are strong willed and determined to get their job done. Though this can easily translate into what some owners call willfulness, it is also what gives the breed their sense of responsibility to always be on the job.
What Do Giants Do?
Giants are well known for being great family dogs, highly loyal to their family. They may need some coaching in the gentleness department when they are pups and adolescents, but they have a sense of protectiveness over your children. This is super if you have workmen around your house that need supervising, but it can require some extra vigilance on your part if a group of kids is racing and rough housing together. Head off problematic issues by choosing which activities are appropriate to a guarding breed.
What How Do Giants Differ from Other Working Breeds?
Giants are relatively slow maturing emotionally so if you want to develop a serious protection dog, you’ll want to instill a foundation based on games, developing the right skills and attitudes, until the dog is old enough to accept more serious work. We will either personally help you with this training or refer you to a trusted professional in your geographic area.
This is a unique and thinking breed that can captivate your mind. While most working dogs are bred to obey to the letter, the Giant forms a partnership and contributes his/her own ideas about what to do. It’s great to watch them think and learn.
Maintenance Can Be Bonding Too!
The Giant’s adult coat is wiry and dense. It feels rough to the touch and requires some regular brushing. But they shed very little compared to other working breeds. Their rough beard and wide head give them an intimidating expression to a stranger but their family gets to see the clownish look that teases you to play. A good combing and brushing once a week or so will ward off any knots and remove most dirt. But to keep the classic appearance of the breed, professional grooming will be needed from 3 to 5 times per year. Gently get your pup used to the typical brushes and rakes that are used on the coat. If you do this calmly, they will learn to enjoy it.
Raising a Giant Puppy
Your Giant pup needs timely training and socialization experiences at the right age to fit well into your home based environment. We pride ourselves on following up on the breeder’s early socialization and confidence building by offering you the correct guidance to grow your pup into an obedient dog that channels its energy and power into the jobs you teach it. You will learn that even the puppy games we teach you will contribute to your growing dog’s ultimate success both as a pet and a working dog.
Living With a Giant
This is a great breed for owners who want a firm partnership with their dog. If you just want a dog who will lay around the house napping and wake up to warn you when an intruder is around, this may not be the right dog for you. Prepare to play games that give your Schnauzer’s mind and body the heavy lifting it craves. They love to use their talents to search for objects or family members, jump obstacles, play ball and other games. In fact, a game is one of the best ways to reward your Giant for the solid obedience behaviors you’ll be teaching it.
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