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Giant Schnauzer

Working Group

Giant Schnauzer dog, photographed by Paul Kounine (mischivo)
Paul Kounine (mischivo) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

The Giant Schnauzer is in the AKC's Working Group. It comes from Germany, Bavaria/Württemberg (17th-19th century). Males weigh 27–39 kg and females 25–34 kg. It stands 60–70 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Giant Schnauzer is a large breed of working dog that originated in Germany. It is a powerful and athletic breed, with a thick, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Giant Schnauzer is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.

Group
Working Group
Origin
Germany, Bavaria/Württemberg (17th-19th century)
Coat
medium wire · black and salt and pepper
Also known as
Riesenschnauzer and Munich Schnauzer
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
4033b262-984d-458a-9a0d-aa8e9cdda8e4

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Giant Schnauzer. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com showsightmagazine.com chewy.com

Giant Schnauzer FAQ

How long does a Giant Schnauzer live?
The Giant Schnauzer has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Giant Schnauzer get?
Males weigh 27–39 kg and females 25–34 kg. Height ranges from 60–70 cm.
Is the Giant Schnauzer hypoallergenic?
No, the Giant Schnauzer is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Giant Schnauzer in?
The Giant Schnauzer is in the AKC's Working Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4033b262-984d-458a-9a0d-aa8e9cdda8e4. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4033b262-984d-458a-9a0d-aa8e9cdda8e4"
Response 
{
  "data": {
    "id": "4033b262-984d-458a-9a0d-aa8e9cdda8e4",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Giant Schnauzer",
      "description": "The Giant Schnauzer is a large breed of working dog that originated in Germany. It is a powerful and athletic breed, with a thick, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Giant Schnauzer is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.",
      "life": {
        "max": 14,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 39,
        "min": 27
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 34,
        "min": 25
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 70,
        "min": 65
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 65,
        "min": 60
      },
      "origin": {
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        "region": "Bavaria/Württemberg",
        "country": "Germany"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "wire",
        "colors": [
          "black",
          "salt and pepper"
        ],
        "length": "medium"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 4,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 4,
        "shedding": 2,
        "temperament": [
          "loyal",
          "intelligent",
          "protective",
          "spirited",
          "courageous",
          "reliable"
        ],
        "trainability": 4,
        "good_with_dogs": 3,
        "exercise_minutes": 60,
        "apartment_friendly": 2,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 3
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Riesenschnauzer",
        "Munich Schnauzer"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC",
        "NZKC"
      ],
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        {
          "url": "https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/GiantSchnauzer.pdf",
          "title": "Official Standard of the Giant Schnauzer - AKC"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Breed Standards : Giant Schnauzer | United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://showsightmagazine.com/dog-breeds/giant-schnauzer/",
          "title": "Giant Schnauzer Dog Breed and Characteristics"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.chewy.com/education/dog-breeds/giant-schnauzer",
          "title": "Giant Schnauzer Breed: Characteristics, Care & Photos | Chewy"
        }
      ],
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/4033b262-984d-458a-9a0d-aa8e9cdda8e4/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.