In 1832, it was believed that the Giant Schnauzer breed came from cattle and pig farms in Bavarian highland of Germany. Giant Schnauzers’ original name was oberlanders.
In 1923, with the standard schnauzers as basis, a written breed standard, with the breed description and showing, was established for German type Giant Schnauzer.
A decrease in the number of this breed was observed after World War I. To reestablish the breed, Kennel and C. Clalaminus crossed this breed with other 3 breeds: black Great Dane, Standard Schnauzer, and Bouvier des Flandres. The goal was to dominate the black color, well-crested neck and correct head proportions.
We had a friend that had a Giant Schnauzer. She was a beautiful dog! I liked her much better than their miniature Schnauzers. They were sooooooooooo YAPPPPY!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit & comment on our sweet Havanese Elle. SHE IS SPOILED & LOVED! Her Daddy never had a little girl & the female dogs we've had have been bigger & not into dressing up. Elle doesn't care as long as there is NO HAT OR BOW involved. On this she says "Say NO TO THE PAW".
@ charlene: thanks for the visit too. i saw your profile and read that you are married to your best friend. i have a female best friend (i am a female too) and my best friend's name is charlene. makes me smile :)
ReplyDeletesay my hello to cute ELLE! :)