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==History== |
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The first Giant Schnauzers emerged from [[Swabia]] in the German state of [[Bavaria]], and [[Württemberg]] in the 17th century.<ref name="DogBook">{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NqXaduT6Ak0C& |
The first Giant Schnauzers emerged from [[Swabia]] in the German state of [[Bavaria]], and [[Württemberg]] in the 17th century.<ref name="DogBook">{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NqXaduT6Ak0C&q=Giant+Schnauzer&pg=PT334 |chapter=Giant Schnauzer |title=The Complete Dog Book |publisher=Random House Digital |agency=American Kennel Club |edition=20th |date=December 18, 2007 |isbn=978-0-345-47626-5}}</ref> These original Giant Schnauzers were considered a rough-coated version of the [[German Pinscher]] breeds, and their hair was thought to help them withstand the harsh German winters and bites from vermin.<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /> The origins of the breed are unclear, but sources speculate it originated through some combination of black [[Great Dane]]s,<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /> [[German Shepherd]]s,<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /> [[Rottweiler]]s,<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /> [[Dobermann]]s,<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /> [[Boxer (dog)|Boxer]]s,<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /> [[Bouvier des Flandres]],<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /> [[Thuringian Shepherd]]s,<ref name="BigDog" /> and the [[Schnauzer|Standard Schnauzer]].<ref name="BigDog" /> |
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The Giant Schnauzer was originally bred as a multipurpose farm dog for guarding property and driving animals to market.<ref name="Howell">{{cite book |title=The Howell Book of Dogs: The Definitive Reference to 300 Breeds and Varieties |publisher=Wiley Publishing |location=Hoboken, New Jersey |last=Palika |first=Liz |pages=[https://archive.org/details/howellbookofdogs00pali/page/250 250–251] |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-470-00921-5 |url=https://archive.org/details/howellbookofdogs00pali/page/250 }}</ref> By the turn of the 20th century the Giant Schnauzer was being used as a [[Guard dog|watchdog]] at factories, [[brewery|breweries]], [[butcher]]ies, and [[Feedlot|stockyards]] throughout Bavaria.<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /><ref name="DogBook" /> It was unknown outside Bavaria until it was used as a military dog in [[World War I]] and [[World War II]].<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /><ref name="DogBook" /> The first Giant Schnauzers were imported to America in the 1930s, but they remained rare until the 1960s,<ref name="Westminster">{{cite web |url=http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/working/giantsch.html |title=The Westminster Kennel Club | Breed Information: Giant Schnauzer |publisher=The Westminster Kennel Club |year=2013 |access-date=February 9, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317162434/http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/working/giantsch.html |archive-date=March 17, 2013}}</ref> when the breed became popular. In 1962, there were 23 new Giant Schnauzers registered with the [[American Kennel Club]]; in 1974 this number was 386; in 1984 it was over 800 and in 1987 it was around 1000 animals.<ref name="Origins" /> In 2012, there were 94 new dogs registered, down from 95 in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm |title=AKC Dog Registration Statistics |publisher=American Kennel Club |year=2013 |access-date=February 9, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207063213/http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm |archive-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref> |
The Giant Schnauzer was originally bred as a multipurpose farm dog for guarding property and driving animals to market.<ref name="Howell">{{cite book |title=The Howell Book of Dogs: The Definitive Reference to 300 Breeds and Varieties |publisher=Wiley Publishing |location=Hoboken, New Jersey |last=Palika |first=Liz |pages=[https://archive.org/details/howellbookofdogs00pali/page/250 250–251] |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-470-00921-5 |url=https://archive.org/details/howellbookofdogs00pali/page/250 }}</ref> By the turn of the 20th century the Giant Schnauzer was being used as a [[Guard dog|watchdog]] at factories, [[brewery|breweries]], [[butcher]]ies, and [[Feedlot|stockyards]] throughout Bavaria.<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /><ref name="DogBook" /> It was unknown outside Bavaria until it was used as a military dog in [[World War I]] and [[World War II]].<ref name="Stahlkuppe" /><ref name="DogBook" /> The first Giant Schnauzers were imported to America in the 1930s, but they remained rare until the 1960s,<ref name="Westminster">{{cite web |url=http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/working/giantsch.html |title=The Westminster Kennel Club | Breed Information: Giant Schnauzer |publisher=The Westminster Kennel Club |year=2013 |access-date=February 9, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317162434/http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/working/giantsch.html |archive-date=March 17, 2013}}</ref> when the breed became popular. In 1962, there were 23 new Giant Schnauzers registered with the [[American Kennel Club]]; in 1974 this number was 386; in 1984 it was over 800 and in 1987 it was around 1000 animals.<ref name="Origins" /> In 2012, there were 94 new dogs registered, down from 95 in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm |title=AKC Dog Registration Statistics |publisher=American Kennel Club |year=2013 |access-date=February 9, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207063213/http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm |archive-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Health== |
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Giant Schnauzers require regular grooming.<ref name="AKC" /> Their beard can collect [[drool]] and food particles, making frequent cleanings essential.<ref>{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kejzFFpM6gEC& |
Giant Schnauzers require regular grooming.<ref name="AKC" /> Their beard can collect [[drool]] and food particles, making frequent cleanings essential.<ref>{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kejzFFpM6gEC&q=Giant+Schnauzer&pg=PT41 |chapter=Giant Schnauzer |title=Training Your Superdog |publisher=Dorling Kindersley |last=Bailey |first=Gwen |page=40 |date=May 2009 |isbn=978-0-7566-4978-4}}</ref> If being shown, their coat needs to be [[Dog grooming#Stripping|stripped]] every two to four weeks.<ref name="Howell" /> If they are simply a companion animal, the coat can be clipped instead.<ref name="Howell" /> Some Giant Schnauzers have an [[allergy]] to [[shampoo]].<ref name="Disease" /> |
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[[Hip dysplasia (canine)|Hip]] and [[elbow dysplasia]] are common.<ref name="Kern" /><ref name="Howell" /> Giant Schnauzers are also prone to eye problems such as [[keratoconjunctivitis sicca]], [[Canine glaucoma|glaucoma]], [[cataract]]s, [[retinal dysplasia|multifocal retinal dysplasia]], and generalized [[progressive retinal atrophy]].<ref name="Disease" /> They are also prone to skin diseases, such as seasonal flank [[alopecia]], [[vitiligo]], and follicular cysts.<ref name="Disease" /> [[Cancer]] of the skin is common in dark-colored dogs, with the most frequently occurring varieties being [[melanoma]] of the limbs and digits, and [[squamous cell carcinoma]] of the digit.<ref name="Disease" /> This susceptibility occurs because melanoma is caused by a defect in the [[melanocyte]]s, the cells that darken the color of the skin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.airedalehealthfoundation.org/id48.html |title=Cancer in Canines |publisher=Airedale Health Foundation |access-date=July 27, 2013}}</ref> Noncancerous [[skin tumor]]s are also common.<ref name="Disease" /> |
[[Hip dysplasia (canine)|Hip]] and [[elbow dysplasia]] are common.<ref name="Kern" /><ref name="Howell" /> Giant Schnauzers are also prone to eye problems such as [[keratoconjunctivitis sicca]], [[Canine glaucoma|glaucoma]], [[cataract]]s, [[retinal dysplasia|multifocal retinal dysplasia]], and generalized [[progressive retinal atrophy]].<ref name="Disease" /> They are also prone to skin diseases, such as seasonal flank [[alopecia]], [[vitiligo]], and follicular cysts.<ref name="Disease" /> [[Cancer]] of the skin is common in dark-colored dogs, with the most frequently occurring varieties being [[melanoma]] of the limbs and digits, and [[squamous cell carcinoma]] of the digit.<ref name="Disease" /> This susceptibility occurs because melanoma is caused by a defect in the [[melanocyte]]s, the cells that darken the color of the skin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.airedalehealthfoundation.org/id48.html |title=Cancer in Canines |publisher=Airedale Health Foundation |access-date=July 27, 2013}}</ref> Noncancerous [[skin tumor]]s are also common.<ref name="Disease" /> |
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Some Giant Schnauzers develop [[central diabetes insipidus]], [[autosomal]] [[recessive]] [[hypothyroidism]], selective [[malabsorption]] of [[cobalamin]], [[narcolepsy]], [[cataplexy]], and various [[seizure disorder]]s.<ref name="Howell" /><ref name="Disease">{{cite book |title=Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats |publisher=Blackwell Publishing |last1=Gough |first1=Alex |last2=Thomas |first2=Alison |pages=133–137 |date=2004 |isbn=1-4051-0748-0}}</ref> Some are also sensitive to [[Sulfonamide (medicine)|sulphonamides]] and [[gold]].<ref name="Disease" /> [[Bone]] diseases and [[joint]] problems are also an issue.<ref name="Stall">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gwl8CGX0_OMC& |
Some Giant Schnauzers develop [[central diabetes insipidus]], [[autosomal]] [[recessive]] [[hypothyroidism]], selective [[malabsorption]] of [[cobalamin]], [[narcolepsy]], [[cataplexy]], and various [[seizure disorder]]s.<ref name="Howell" /><ref name="Disease">{{cite book |title=Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats |publisher=Blackwell Publishing |last1=Gough |first1=Alex |last2=Thomas |first2=Alison |pages=133–137 |date=2004 |isbn=1-4051-0748-0}}</ref> Some are also sensitive to [[Sulfonamide (medicine)|sulphonamides]] and [[gold]].<ref name="Disease" /> [[Bone]] diseases and [[joint]] problems are also an issue.<ref name="Stall">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gwl8CGX0_OMC&q=Giant+Schnauzer&pg=PA169 |section=Schnauzer (Giant) |title=The Good Bad, and the Furry: Choosing the Dog That's Right for You |publisher=Quirk Books |last=Stall |first=Sam |pages=169–170 |date=April 28, 2005 |isbn=1-59474-021-6}}</ref> The most common causes of death in Giant Schnauzers are [[lymphoma]] and [[liver cancer]], followed by [[heart attack]]s and [[heart failure]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/download/1561/hsgiantschnauzer.pdf |title=Summary results of the Purebred Dog Health Survey for Giant Schnauzers |publisher=The Kennel Club |work=Report from the Kennel Club/ British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee |date=August 18, 2006 |access-date=February 12, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021040206/http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/download/1561/hsgiantschnauzer.pdf |archive-date=October 21, 2012}}</ref> |
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The Giant Schnauzer is a breed of dog developed in the 17th century in Germany. It is the largest of the three breeds of Schnauzer—the other two breeds being the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer. Numerous breeds were used in its development, including the black Great Dane, the Bouvier des Flandres, and the German Pinscher. Originally bred to assist on farms by driving livestock to market and guarding the farmer's property, the breed eventually moved into the city, where it worked guarding breweries, butchers' shops, stockyards and factories. It was unknown outside of Bavaria until it became popular as a military dog during World War I and World War II.
They have a dense coarse coat that protects them from the weather and from vermin. Giant Schnauzers come in three color varieties: pepper and salt, pure black with black undercoat, and black and silver.[7] Where legal, they are shown with cropped ears and docked tails. Like other schnauzers, they have a distinct beard and eyebrows. Today, the Giant Schnauzer participates in numerous 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.
History
The first Giant Schnauzers emerged from Swabia in the German state of Bavaria, and Württemberg in the 17th century.[8] These original Giant Schnauzers were considered a rough-coated version of the German Pinscher breeds, and their hair was thought to help them withstand the harsh German winters and bites from vermin.[1] The origins of the breed are unclear, but sources speculate it originated through some combination of black Great Danes,[1] German Shepherds,[1] Rottweilers,[1] Dobermanns,[1] Boxers,[1] Bouvier des Flandres,[1] Thuringian Shepherds,[2] and the Standard Schnauzer.[2]
The Giant Schnauzer was originally bred as a multipurpose farm dog for guarding property and driving animals to market.[9] By the turn of the 20th century the Giant Schnauzer was being used as a watchdog at factories, breweries, butcheries, and stockyards throughout Bavaria.[1][8] It was unknown outside Bavaria until it was used as a military dog in World War I and World War II.[1][8] The first Giant Schnauzers were imported to America in the 1930s, but they remained rare until the 1960s,[10] when the breed became popular. In 1962, there were 23 new Giant Schnauzers registered with the American Kennel Club; in 1974 this number was 386; in 1984 it was over 800 and in 1987 it was around 1000 animals.[11] In 2012, there were 94 new dogs registered, down from 95 in 2011.[12]
In modern times, the Giant Schnauzer is used as a police dog; is trained for obedience, dog agility, herding, search and rescue, and schutzhund; and is shown in conformation shows.[8][10] They are also used for carting.[9] In Europe, the breed is considered to be more of a working dog than a show dog.[11] The focus in many European Schnauzer clubs is not so much on conformation shows, but on the working ability of the breed.[11] In several countries, including Germany, dogs must achieve a Schutzhund Champion title before they can qualify to be a conformation champion.[11]
Description
Appearance
Although the Giant Schnauzer is called 'Giant', this is not in comparison to other large dog breeds such as the Great Dane or the Rottweiler, but instead in comparison to the Standard and Miniature Schnauzers.[1] The AKC breed standard calls for males to stand from 65 to 70 centimetres (25.5 to 27.5 in) at the withers, and for females to stand from 60 to 65 centimetres (23.5 to 25.5 in).[4] Giant Schnauzers are square in shape,[5] and should resemble a larger version of the Standard Schnauzer.[8] The tail is long and the ears are small button ears carried high on the head.[9] Where it is legal, it is possibly docked and the ears cropped.[5]
The head is 1/2 the length of the dog's back, when the back is measured from the withers to the base of the tail.[8] The cheeks are flat, but well muscled.[8] The coat is dense, wiry, and weather resistant.[5][4] The fur on the Giant Schnauzer's face forms a distinct "beard" and eyebrows.[8] Its stride is long and crisp.[2]
Temperament
Giant Schnauzers are usually a quiet breed.[2] Due to its breeding, the Giant Schnauzer is inherently suspicious of strangers and can be very territorial.[1][2] Once introduced, it is usually accepting of novel people or situations.[1] It has the potential to be aggressive,[1] but Giant Schnauzers are usually reserved[2] – they are "amiable in repose, and a commanding figure when aroused".[8]
Giant Schnauzers have been described as trustworthy with children.[2] They are very intelligent, and can become bored easily.[1] They are also very energetic and highly spirited,[8] which, when coupled with boredom, can lead to unwanted and destructive behavior.[1] They are easily trained, and deeply loyal to their owner.[8] They are known to become highly imprinted to their owners. Some breeders believe that pepper and salt colored Giant Schnauzers are more docile than their black-furred counterparts.[6]
Health
Giant Schnauzers require regular grooming.[4] Their beard can collect drool and food particles, making frequent cleanings essential.[13] If being shown, their coat needs to be stripped every two to four weeks.[9] If they are simply a companion animal, the coat can be clipped instead.[9] Some Giant Schnauzers have an allergy to shampoo.[14]
Hip and elbow dysplasia are common.[5][9] Giant Schnauzers are also prone to eye problems such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, glaucoma, cataracts, multifocal retinal dysplasia, and generalized progressive retinal atrophy.[14] They are also prone to skin diseases, such as seasonal flank alopecia, vitiligo, and follicular cysts.[14] Cancer of the skin is common in dark-colored dogs, with the most frequently occurring varieties being melanoma of the limbs and digits, and squamous cell carcinoma of the digit.[14] This susceptibility occurs because melanoma is caused by a defect in the melanocytes, the cells that darken the color of the skin.[15] Noncancerous skin tumors are also common.[14]
Some Giant Schnauzers develop central diabetes insipidus, autosomal recessive hypothyroidism, selective malabsorption of cobalamin, narcolepsy, cataplexy, and various seizure disorders.[9][14] Some are also sensitive to sulphonamides and gold.[14] Bone diseases and joint problems are also an issue.[16] The most common causes of death in Giant Schnauzers are lymphoma and liver cancer, followed by heart attacks and heart failure.[17]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Stahlkuppe, Joe; Earle-Bridges, Michele (March 1, 2002). Giant Schnauzers: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Training, and Wellness. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series. pp. 5–11. ISBN 0-7641-1884-6. OCLC 47289437.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Rice, Dan (1 March 2001). "Giant Schnauzer". Big Dog Breeds. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series. pp. 166–167. ISBN 0-7641-1649-5. OCLC 44860848.
- ^ "FCI-Standard № 181 – Giant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer)" (PDF). Fédération Cynologique Internationale. April 18, 2007. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Giant Schnauzer". AKC Meet The Breeds. American Kennel Club. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e Kern, Kerry V.; Vriends, Matthew M. (1988). The New Terrier Handbook: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training. New York: Barron's Educational Series. p. 115. ISBN 0-8120-3951-3. OCLC 17508196.
Giant Schnauzer.
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Welton, Michele (15 October 2000). Your Purebred Puppy (Second ed.). Neptune City, NJ: Macmillan. p. 137. ISBN 0-7938-3094-X. OCLC 50295276 – via Google Books.
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- ^ "Riesenschnauzer (181): new colour variety as from 01/07/2021". www.fci.be.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Giant Schnauzer". The Complete Dog Book (20th ed.). Random House Digital. December 18, 2007. ISBN 978-0-345-47626-5.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|agency=ignored (help) - ^ a b c d e f g Palika, Liz (2007). The Howell Book of Dogs: The Definitive Reference to 300 Breeds and Varieties. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley Publishing. pp. 250–251. ISBN 978-0-470-00921-5.
- ^ a b "The Westminster Kennel Club | Breed Information: Giant Schnauzer". The Westminster Kennel Club. 2013. Archived from the original on March 17, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- ^ a b c d Brown, Catherine (1988). "Origin and History of the Giant Schnauzer". Giant Schnauzer Club of America. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- ^ "AKC Dog Registration Statistics". American Kennel Club. 2013. Archived from the original on February 7, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- ^ Bailey, Gwen (May 2009). "Giant Schnauzer". Training Your Superdog. Dorling Kindersley. p. 40. ISBN 978-0-7566-4978-4.
- ^ a b c d e f g Gough, Alex; Thomas, Alison (2004). Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats. Blackwell Publishing. pp. 133–137. ISBN 1-4051-0748-0.
- ^ "Cancer in Canines". Airedale Health Foundation. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
- ^ Stall, Sam (April 28, 2005). "Schnauzer (Giant)". The Good Bad, and the Furry: Choosing the Dog That's Right for You. Quirk Books. pp. 169–170. ISBN 1-59474-021-6.
- ^ "Summary results of the Purebred Dog Health Survey for Giant Schnauzers" (PDF). Report from the Kennel Club/ British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee. The Kennel Club. August 18, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 21, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
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