Giant Schnauzers are known to be highly intelligent and loyal, which makes them great for roles as both companions and working dogs. These large dogs have a double coat, and the standard colors ...

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It’s a group dominated by big, muscular, bulky dogs, including mastiffs, St. Bernards and great Danes. Giant schnauzers hail from the Bavarian Alps, where the breed was developed in the 1800s.