Giant Schnauzers: The Ultimate Protector for Your Family!

[@JanetHouston-n9f]

I have owned giants for over 40years, while they are not for everyone I was a trainer and a groomer. Even with that they can be a handful but I will never be without one. The extra work they take is so worth the reward of owning one. I have mostly lived by myself and being female I have never been afraid with my giants at my side. Many times they have come to my aide on their own. The love and friendship they freely give is truly priceless.

[@thomaszaccone3960]

Nice dog. I remember reading somewhere that the Giant, Standard, and miniature Schnauzers although similar in configuration but different in size, are not actually different sized versions of the same dog. They are separate breeds.

[@youweizhim]

Exactly they are different in behavior

[@dianaevans6725]

I had 2. A male and a female. Best dogs I’ve ever had. Lived in the Utah mountains and hiked a lot. These dogs were great energetic, healthy, smart, intelligent and beautiful! Spent a lot of time training them, grooming and socializing. Very protective but friendly. Healthy until around 12 yrs old. Female had a blood disorder, male got cancer. Fed them raw food and bones whole life.

[@NuthinbutNick]

This is currently my number one choice for my next dog!

[@1dering11]

Quickly moving up on my list

[@crazyhorse601]

I have one. Best dog ever. He barks a lot at cars and is really protective of his mom tho 😭. Super calm in public and around people. Just wants to be around his family all the time

[@fuzziepandas]

met one at a dog daycare i was working at. It walked around like it owned the place. Didnt take no shit from anyone, and no one dared to mess with it. Ultimate badass

[@csmats5374]

Great guard dog attributes with an appearance that isn't threatening and actually appears to most folks as benign and friendly.

[@Hannah-lg4rw]

My grandparents had one, wonderful dog! Never seen one as beautiful as he was.

[@KarenMStrawn]

My GS girl is s therapy dog who loves people when we go places, and at home is our protector. She is my soul animal. Curled up in bed next to me all night every night. Couldnt imagine life without a GS.

[@gilfitts4908]

I had a male and female, both out of working lines. Hard coats (much easier to groom) and hard temperaments. The male was protection trained, Schutzhund etc but the female was way too independent and considered unreliable. The male too was a comedian and would make up his own games while playing... .....miss him dearly.

[@alphainu]

We picked one up when I was 8 y/o and he was just 3 months old. I am now over 50. He was my brother, never needed any training, we had a telepathic understanding. He would not take crap from any other dog, or stranger, but was a cuddling pet with us. We spent hours and hours at the park me and him. Again, not formal training needed and he was my first, and only dog. After him, I had an hard time replacing his spot. I am thinking to get a dog now, finally, after 30 years, but it won’t be a GS. He was too unique, and I don’t want to feel like cheating on him.

[@hermancornejo2802]

My 3yr old gs is calm. We took him in for training at 4 months old and we don’t have any problems with him. I also use him for pheasant hunting and he is great at it. My gs lays on the couch with me and is very chilled. He doesn’t destroy any of our belongings

[@nataliamargulis6649]

We have a 3y.o. GS female, 80 lbs. American coat, which is soft rather than wiry. She is a beautiful beast! Looks-wise, a stunner. Personality-wise, stubborn, goofy and smart, and loves to work. Just like a lot of folks on this forum, I would not recommend to 99% of people. GS's are not really 'gentle giants'. They are EXTREMELY athletic, task-oriented, independent thinking dogs with potential aggression or at least suspicion around unfamiliar things, even with proper socialization. Yes, they are great around family, but it's not a 'set it and forget it' type of dog who just hangs out and needs one stroll around the block by way of exercise. You will need to keep investing time into training, reinforcement, and daily activities --or the dog can develop issues. On the upside, an amazing natural protector, just like folks here are saying. Still, if you are thinking, sounds great, I will just give the dog to my 8 y.o. daughter to walk with and protect, IMO a potentially terrible idea. The dog is VERY powerful, so unless you are getting a professionally trained GS protection dog, your kid won't be able to physically control the animal when it needs to be controlled. They need a firm owner and proper oversight. I would recommend hiring a pro trainer/doing extensive obedience work if you want your dog to be reliable.

[@Mt8871]

I appreciate these videos on the Giant 🙏🏾

[@robertbalestrero9124]

I have owned 3 giants. The males are more aggressive as one might expect but overall they make great family companions. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE THESE DOGS MADE FOR APARTMENT DWELLERS. They are working class dogs who need LOTS of exercise. Furthermore if you like feed and forget dogs like labs this breed in NOT for you. The will become your shadow forever . Having stated the above limitations they WILL steal your heart.

[@babsgrad1976]

What a story I have. In the late 1990's I started raising, not breeding, standard poodles. Over the last 20 years I have acquired several and belong to a rescue group. I recently was asked to foster a Standard Poodle from the SPCA. This dog was seized from a horrific situation in a rural community about 150 miles from where I live. The creature was shaved to the skin as it had been covered in fecal and urine that was frozen to its skin for weeks. This was in mid Jan. It is now mid March and guess what????? The second coat of hair has come in. It is looking like a pepper and salt Giant Schnauzer. She was severely underweight and looked like a Standard for weeks. She is one of the most fab dogs I have ever met, never mind own. She is funny, smart, stubborn. She is a velcro minded girl and loves her sisters (st poodles). She is fiercely protective, loyal and loves to play. True to claim, this breed is not for a first time dog owner. They need a firm gentle alpha human at the helm. ps she sleeps in the bed under the covers with her sisters. To all that own one of these - boy are we lucky and what an honor to be in their lives. Peace, love and joy!

[@trevort8388]

I have two intact males. Amazing boys. Easy to train. One will protect by instinct but dislikes bite work. The other is a maniac that routinely outperforms Rottweilers and Dobermans.

[@gilfitts4908]

where did you buy your GSZs ?

[@RufousTerritory]

Love the breed. I currently have 3 😊. This video is totally accurate. Best dogs ever. Super intelligent. Not for everyone, that is for sure. They are forces to be reckoned with. Over the top affection, fun and protection.

[@caseyblevins8353]

We have a pair and they are the best companions. Silly, lovable, stubborn, smart! I adore them. ❤

[@KyUtKuNo]

I have a 7 month old GS puppy. I broke down a few times when he was bout 3-4 months He is very challenging, very stubborn and when is doesn’t get his way he gets mad and bites. A lot of redirections and he only listens when there’s a treat. Yes, he is smart and can be a smart ass! I got him a few puzzle toys but he finish in seconds! I was hoping it will take him at least 30 mins per toy so I can get through my meeting but no… seconds! So now we walk him in the morning so he naps all day and take him to the park to play with other dogs but he only plays with his best friend who’s a border collie & golden retriever mix. He will start his training in a week. Hopefully, the barking, pulling and playful biting will stop. We tried to train on our own but it’s not working lol he needs a professional trainer. He can be so adorably cute, funny, weird & a devil! But we love him!

[@bordercollie1140]

Not putting you down in the slightest but you obviously had nowhere near the experience required for the G.S. but I wish you all the best of luck in the future with this outstanding breed.

[@Lenox_TheWellBeing]

Always admired these dogs, I don't have the lifestyle needed to properly care for this type of dog. Wish list.

[@Inothanks171]

I owned a GS. It was a lot of work. I walked her 2 miles per day and played/trained with her twice a day. It still wasn’t enough to burn off all her energy. It was impossible for me to work from home or chill out for 1-2hrs to watch TV. GS are athletic and powerful. These dogs need a job. Not to mention separation anxiety. They are not good pets for 99% of people. Yes, she was loyal and sweet. I have no doubt she would give her life to protect me or the family. I do miss her but would never own another one.

[@youweizhim]

...and I had four of them - one by one - now I have no. 5 - they enriched my life,

[@Keyser_Soze739]

@@youweizhimwe say: you CAN live without a Giant, but what’s the use?

[@monicagomez1471]

I have a 5 month old giant schnauzer, he doesn’t get excited easily, he is very composed. He doesn’t like socialization, he just stares at other dogs in the park and play from time to time, he prefers to be around people. He has big time separation anxiety, impossible to be left in the backyard he will destroy, cry, and get mad. He barely barks and he gets very nervous when getting out for a walk or all new things. It takes some time for him to get comfortable with new things. He obeys in public places, not at home though. He goes to day care twice a week and I can work from home the other 3 days but need to give him something to chew that can last an hour. Beautiful breed but you will definitely be hand full.

[@RichardChicoine-t8n]

I was lucky enough to get one. He was incredible. I now own a miniature. Great bread.

[@Bearbok]

Are all these short videos done with AI? It sounds like you but its not and its done in the style of AI

[@djwilly79]

I have two: Kaiser and Günther, they are only a year and handful but wouldn’t have it any other way, they require plenty of play and I run every morning and walk them at night. I am training them myself they look intimidating but are very sweet and unaware of their size they want to be on your lap like they weight 10 pounds lol 😊

[@Loopy_Kick]

It's like if someone took a Terrier and set the ray to Wumbo (Spongebob reference). =D

[@rebeccaabbondanzieri2484]

I've never owned giant schnauzers, but they are an amazing breed, they are definitely on my list of potential future breeds

[@ariadanzig434]

U may want to look into the Russian terrier.had one as a companion/guard dog and hand to heart can say he was the best dog I ever had.he didn’t need a leash,well behaved calm and intelligent

[@cruzingrsx4484]

This is an excellent animal if I had the room I’d love one

[@tomfrey1609]

I have one, she is 7 yrs old, great dog, would get another, they do take training and need to know who is boss, she is dominant without being aggressive.

[@salvadorcastillo8828]

can you make a video on the standard? theres not much on it compared to other sizes. ive heard the giant schnauzers are great guard/police dogs but theyre pretty intense for some people

[@Kirstineg.]

I had a mix. Lab snauzer Amd togehter with a rescue Retriever We were the team ❤ Protection, trace ❤❤

[@philingenito5035]

I have had my fifth giant Always had mini Graduated NY school of grooming at 17 Rescued a briard on death row Got home. Central Park west Bicoastal owner Libman mops So yup I’m 63 n still going strong she’s 3 n mini Coco is 11 From hurricane Sandy N Ellie Mae is gotten during Covid Delivered to my door As other giant died only two days prior O Ellie is a handful don’t know her own power Came on plane to California last year They r service dogs lol funny Can’t see my life ever without my giant or my giant without me🙏☦️💜☮️

[@oliverbuckley3947]

I love them. I don’t think I’d ever own one because from what I’m told they need a very disciplined owner in terms of training etc. Love the way they look and character though

[@leonpse]

All the breeds this channel does need extensive training and socialization, if you don’t want to go broke with lawsuits.

[@fritzrodriguez770]

I have a two year old Giant Schnauzer. Great dog but needs alot of time, money and dedication

[@dannyluelee]

I’d love to see a vid on Slovakian Rough Haired Pointers. Still making great content, been following this KZbin for many years now.

[@acykat2069]

My four month old giant schnauzer puppy is the most stubborn puppy of all times.

[@hw5091]

They're pretty good dogs. They be can be very difficult, depending on the personality, similar to an airedale. Aggression is a prone. I had one for a little while, just too aggressive n was a risk around others.

[@phantom_but_half]

Ive been wanting a giant schnauzer, ive done lots of research on them, truly amazing breed. Ive also looked into a Beauceron, Im trying to decide which one to grt first

[@andregarrett5687]

Great video

[@M.F.Corner]

Can you do a video on the standard schnauzer

[@tritchie6272]

If you can score an interview with Lee Robinson of American sentinel k9 that could be interesting. I would recommend watching his video's first though. That way you know what your getting into. He's rather opinionated but evidently has years of experience and a track record to back it. And what's less important to me is he also seems educated in Genetics.

[@MemeoftheWeek]

I’d love to own one!

[@427ladybug]

I'm getting one as a guard dog.

[@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658]

Excellent choice 👌

[@OMENASOSE6111-wt7mz]

I WISHD ID HAD GIANT SCHNAUZER

[@nanwilliamson5936]

Have 3. Must have a job. Must move a lot. They were designed that way.

[@lodowndirty92]

Would love to have a giant schnauzer, one of the breeds I'm interested in as my next dog. currently have a Cane Corso. Great channel

[@suecastillo4056]

They are great, not for everyone, gotta know grooming, expensive to have groomed, fabulous when sound minded and physically sound… love this breed… I groom several…♥️great video: accurate portrayal ❣️use common sense as always!

[@reggieg8129]

Anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months. Black male giant schnauzer is and tail cropped

[@fightwatch2.0]

At 2.10 you show a different breed. Probably a Black Russian Terrier

[@tims4589]

2:18 is not a giant schnauzer, it's a black russian terrier

[@nomvonglismerced4311]

I am upgrading my Yorky to a supersize Yorky

[@retireddac]

They are on our short list if future breeds. They seem like a really cool athletic dog.

[@TD05SSLegacy]

I want to own a Standard. What is bloat?

[@spiffy_outlaw]

Are you using AI to make your videos now? Voice doesn't sound the same to me lol. Similar, but not what I'm used to.

[@TheDon6]

I hear it too lol

[@reggieg8129]

I've been looking for another giant Schnauzer for over a year with someone. Please help me

[@andresespinosa1264]

Aurora, IL I just purchased mine! Very good price and 100% pure

[@philipmichel215]

Beautiful dog that I would consider

[@CarstenOepping]

very demanding. a perfect guard dog and athlete swimmer. dont let them become bored. if they are bored they spend their energy on things you dont want.

[@jacquesfarnsworth3898]

I want to get a service dog that will provide medical alert services and a personal executive protection dog. I have been looking into getting a Giant Schnauzer, but I would have a cat that is older and would be his house friend. I used to own Akita's, since a Giant Schnauzer is about the same size and more sociable I figured it would be easier to raise and train.

[@fordman7844]

Good dogs. Not for the majority of people and families though. Grooming expenses add up, they are high strung, they don’t like strangers, they can be stubborn, and they can be rough with kids.

[@leo-a-h-g]

I grew up with a GS. I remember that we played rough but he took always care of me and never had a evil bone in his body.

[@lifeofmike556]

If you’re a lazy person this isn’t a dog for you. You need to be the type of person who likes 5am 2mi runs, preferably male, you need be in decent shape to tame and pull them because they’re strong! You need to have a large space, an apartment won’t do it. You need to be a disciplined person to confidently own this dog. If you can’t handle the Giant maybe get a miniature instead.

[@varietyvillain06]

@zeke Mate, UK police shot dead two innocent pitbulls, did you get a chance to watch the news, nearly a month now😢

[@2piecenobisuit763]

i had a giant schnauzers boxer mix she was a amazing dog .... she looked like a american bulldog jet black and lean

[@kaboom362]

Rather a Bouvier

[@OhSevenTenTwentyTwo]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@naturetoursestonia1707]

The video is about giant schnauzer, but you show grooming of black russian terrier.

[@tyrannotherium7873]

2:16 in the shot right here that is a black Russian terrier not a giant schnauzer

[@suecastillo4056]

It is indeed a Black Russian Terrier❣️good eye…☮️♥️

[@Loopy_Kick]

AI Zeke is slipping. XD

[@kaboom362]

I was going to comment but then I thought to just keep my thoughts to myself. However. Seeing how you mentioned the Black Russian Terrier. Breeders have been known to intermix Black Russian Terriers, Bouvier De Flanders and Giant Schnauzers to diversify the gene pool. Slight influence and back breeding can assist with unwanted genetic traits as well as assist to achieve certain physical traits.

[@tyrannotherium7873]

My favorite wire hair breed, but I cannot deal with that kind of dog because of the wire hair you have to groom it constantly

[@aprilshepard8662]

Wire haired dogs don’t shed as much as other dogs do

[@tyrannotherium7873]

@@aprilshepard8662 I know, but if you want to show them you need to hand strip them but if you don’t want to do that you have to clip them all the time it’s a pain in the butt

[@Janeway1269]

Some of these GSs have insanely deep and big chests. Looks very cumbersome and abnormal.

[@Keyser_Soze739]

2:11 not even a GS! That’s a Black Russian.

[@209Hitman51]

What you doing using AI to narrate?

[@ArshadAli-gh4wu]

I would like to own this dog next. Kept rottweilers and American staff prior. Now that American XL bully is due to be banned in UK 2023 due to 43% attacks and several kids and men being killed. Mostly it's the idiot owners but the dogs will be culled except current owners who will have to have the dogs neutered and muzzled in public.giant schnauzers are good dogs but still need to be socialized properly

[@Salix1505]

As much as I absolutely love this breed - and Standard Schnauzers as well - I know I’m not the right person for one. I’m not naturally assertive enough, and I’m physically limited on the things I can do with a dog so it wouldn’t get the proper physical or mental stimulation. Maybe one day, but definitely not in the foreseeable future.

[@michaelpotter3627]

Loved to havehad one when I was younger. But now I'm old and lazy and don't want a hard breed anymore

[@robertbartolomie857]

I would love to have a giant schnauzer, but their activity level is a little too high for me. So no giant schnauzer for me. I will stick with Boerboels.

[@rothfarms]

Love them, sadly them and other great breeds are missed bred and owned by people that probably shouldn’t own them 😊

[@aGrassyone]

Lke me nor he sai a

[@Bearbok]

In the middle of your video you show a Black Russian Terrier being groomed not a Giant Schnauzer

[@seanmoore9878]

No it was A GS

[@larryginder2448]

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[@tomfisher47]

I have a GS ❤ great dog

[@BBrogersparkboy2628]

I used to want a giant schnauzer until I learned about the Black Russian Terrier...

[@guy8646]

What’s the difference in temperament, behavior, etc.

[@KBSINN]

Why so many hair on face ?