• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Giant Schnauzers: This is an old giant sized German breed of sturdy black or grayish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs.
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Giant Schnauzers range from 65 - 90 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23.5 to 27.5 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Giant Schnauzers and Nicknames: Riesenschnauzer
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Giant Schnauzers: The coat is normally harsh, hard and wiry
• Fact 7 - Life of Giant Schnauzers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Giant Schnauzers is the Working dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Giant Schnauzers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Giant Schnauzers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Giant Schnauzers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of joints referred to as CHD - Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
• Fact 12 - Giant Schnauzers were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Herding cattle and as a guard dog
  • - Guard Dog
• Fact 13 - Breeding Giant Schnauzers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Giant Schnauzers

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