Related breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyGiant Schnauzer at a glance
- Origin
- Bavaria, Germany
- Appeared
- 1850 to 1923 (likely)
- Family
- Drover
- Type
- Guard dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 181
- DNA clade
- Drover (Parker 2017)
The name. German Riese ("giant") + Schnauze ("snout").
Same familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: Drover
Same time, same continent
Airedale Terrier, Basset Hound, Boxer, Brittany, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff
Close by DNAChihuahua1850 to 1904 · MexicoClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Black Russian Terrier88.3 Mb
- Dobermann25.1 Mb
- Airedale Terrier24.6 Mb
- Standard Schnauzer24.2 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraFlat-coated Retriever1860 to 1880 · United KingdomPlace in time
The Giant Schnauzer appears 1850 to 1923 (likely), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Giant Schnauzer is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineVictorian Breed Boom94 breeds first appeared in this period
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