The Giant Schnauzer is a devoted and good-natured companion that adapts easily to its surroundings and your lifestyle. Your children will love to play with this huge breed. It is bold, spirited and very protective; it makes an excellent watch-dog and guard-dog. It can be fairly reserved with strangers.

The Giant Schnauzer is a dominant breed that needs firm and consistent, training with a positive attitude and plentiful rewards. The Schnauzer needs a strong confident, and patient owner. This breed is very intelligent and responsive and is easy to train. The Schnauzer enjoys mental and physical activity. It is usually good with other pets if properly socialized.

The Schnauzer is known to do well in various sporting activities, especially defense dog trials. This energetic dog will take as much exercise as it can get, and just loves off the leash play sessions during which it can run free. At the very least, it should be given a long, brisk, daily walk. This breed needs a lot of exercise in puppy hood to prevent it from getting restless.

The Giant Schnauzer is a great choice if you have kids and are looking for a dog that will play with them and guard them as well as your home.