Omgosh ! Thank you Garret for this video❤️My Giant Schnauzer, Marschall Dillon, is 19 months old now and because of you❣️ training him with your techniques is helping me turn Marschall in to my dream dog. He loves playing with our Miniature Schnauzer and two Yorkshire Terriers. For a big dog, he’s very gentle with them. Even our two cats ! He is everything you described in this video to a “T” Literally !! The right owners will love this breed
As a long serving K9 trainer and Behaviourist in the UK, I thank you for the videos on suitability of differing breeds. Many problems with dog ownership stem from people buying too much dog for cosmetic reasons. Great videos Sir.
Thank you for this video. I spend much more time trying to talk people OUT of a giant schnauzer than praising them. I have two large females and spend hours of consistent training, grooming, etc. All you mentioned here. When people see our girls, they see the product of firm boundaries and consistent work by them and for them. So many giant schnauzers end up in rescues and shelters, even as early as 8 months of age, because people have no idea what they are truly getting. I tell everyone that walking with a giant at your side is similar to carrying a weapon, loaded and cocked. If you can't handle that level of responsibility, get a mini.
Giant Schnauzers i think are the best all around breed for anything. They can be trained to do literally any kind of work protection, scent, agility, service animal, etc... Requires a lot of training like Garret mentioned but they are amazing breed. Anyone looking for one i would highly recommend Skansen Kennels in california. The owner Cynthia has been breeding this breed for over 70 years. She knows whats shes doin haha. One thing Garrret forgot to mention is that they are Hypoallergenic and dont shed. Thought id mention that.
While Skansen Kennels has been breeding for a long time, they now have a bad reputation among other breeders. Several of the breeders I spoke to while looking for a Giant Schnauzer commented on it. I believe their focus is on show line dogs, not working line. The other thing I heard was the sheer number of breeding dogs being kept by Skansen was very very high, and that the quality and control is not the same as it was.
@@farmerastronaut9804 gotcha ya im just going on what i had heard from years ago and i just looked at some reviews and i see what your saying. Well unfortunate to see that happen. gotta look elsewhere i guess lol
I love that video. My family had 3 Riesenschnauzer and I loved all of them. They had very different characters and the last one was a very loving gentle soul.
Thank you Garrett for being honest about the dog breeds you talk about - I wish more people would be too. This is not a dog breed I would ever recommend to most of the people I know who are not super active.
Two generations of personal home dogs ago, when my two boys were young, I had a perfect male Giant Schnauzer named Amigo, who has imprinted himself on our family history. He was extremely accepting/submissive with the kids climbing all over him, while being naturally protective of them. One thing we'd do to exercise him is to take him to a football field. The boys would be at the 20 yard lines. Starting at the 50, he'd easily catch one son running into one end zone. He'd run back to me at the 50, when my other son would take off to the other end zone. Doing that back-and-forth over the full field 5-6 times would have Amigo taking a big lay-down break. A tired puppy is a ____ puppy. Bottom line there is that he covered ground very well. Overall, I say he wasn't extremely quick/agile, but fast. (Comparing him to a German Shepherd. A Belgian Malinois might be as fast overall.) His overall favorite game was "Catch Daniel" (my youngest son). He'd chase Daniel anywhere, with no end-game predatory behavior. I would't call the G-Schnauzer extemely smart compared GSDs or Belgian Mals, etc., but Amigo did things like teach himself to navigate playground apparatus. He could climb ladders, crawl across rope nets, and go down straight or spiral slides to CHASE Daniel. He ended up around 110 pounds as a adult, and had a very strong bite. (What's the saying about them? A fast as a German Pinscher with a bite as strong as a Rottweiler.) He could take a cow leg bone and bite chunks off it until it was gone, so we had to limit his time with a bone. Pig ears were like potato chips to him... gone in seconds. (He was a food driven boy.) There's some good Schutzhund videos out there of Riesen Shnauzers on the run just rag-dolling the guys in bite sleeves. A Giant Schnauzer's bark is very deep and loud. We live in Alaska, and I can confirm hearing him from over a mile away. He was very friendly towards all people and animals, with a few exceptions. Small kids could come up and hug him, and he loved it. For some reason, he hated moose. He wouldn't attack them, but they had to Be Gone. He'd shepherd them out away from our house and neighborhood. If a moose charged him, it called for a play bow, and an increase in intensity... Wierd but OK by me once I saw how he could easily avoid getting stomped. On the dog aggression side, the only dog I saw him react negatively to was a Pitbull that snapped at him, trying to bite him. (I won't go into depth on that, but Amigo didn't end up hurting the other dog... which is good.) Amigo's only negative was that he had epilepsy. It showed up at about 2.5 years. I'd guess it took some time off his life. He lasted to just a little over 10 years. If you're experienced with dogs, and can live with the size and the shorter life-span of a large dog, I'd say go for it. (Also... There are some more aggressive G-Schnauzers, but we picked a great one as a family dog. A good breeder should be able to steer the selection.) Sorry for the long post, but Amigo was a great dog. More military and police K9 handler interviews would be great.
Great video. Giant Schnauzer is a great dog in the legal aspect of owning a dog. You almost never find them in the lists of your neighborhood banned breeds like often happens with GSD, Doberman, Corso. The same situation with insurance prices. Animal Liability Insurance is two times cheaper than for Dobbies. It is so ridiculous but it is as it is
Awesome video, I have a BRT he’s 9 months old. He’s currently 115 lbs. he’s amazing. I had a schnauzer previously that passed away. The BRT is a calmer dog overall. Please make a video on the BRT. There are not many out there.
My aunt had two of these. Once she went on vacation and had my older aunt dog sit, problem was they wouldn’t let her out of the house and were blocking the door, (possibly separation anxiety as they weren’t being used to being left alone). My uncle had to drive over and call them off.
The minis are just smaller versions. I have 2 that I pet sit and LOVE them. Noisy dogs but otherwise great and they do respond to commands to be quiet. The grooming is right on. Their owner gets them groomed regularly and they are trained to sit when they come in for paw wipes or full body toweling when it's raining or snowing. Garrett is spot on about the training aspect. They are smart and can learn but you have to put the effort in.
I just picked up my first dog, a giant schnauzer a few weeks ago. Little over 10 weeks old now. I had standard poodles growing up as family dogs, but my parents did all the training. Definitely a crazy first dog to get, but I love my boy. For being a first time owner and very inexperienced, he already knows name recognition, sit, down, and is potty trained. I introduced place command yesterday. all of your videos are very helpful while i navigate new puppy ownership. Thank you Garrett and crew.
There are the best type of videos, quality and reliability honest info. Please drop some more protection breed dog videos. (And first comment I think too)
Not a protection dog but definitely a working dog I’d love to see an episode on Australian Shepherd’s, already have one but love to hear the history through a well articulated video like this one.
Such great dogs. We got our first 6 years ago and have fell in love with the breed. My wife is an exercise junkie and loves taking 10-15 mies hikes with our girl. We just got our new boy 6 months ago. At 8 months he's 86lbs already. He will be 100+ for sure. Our girl is 85 and comes from an agility and protection bloodline while our boy is a show bloodline. Two different dogs. LOL. Our girl is the FAFO pooch. She's had training and has eyes and ears like Superman, Our boy likes to play, eat and nap. LOL
we had 2 giant schnauzers when i was a kid and the neighbor thought my pappy was nuts letting me walk them. they were trained very well and walked off leash and everything. But if they sensed danger the male would walk ahead and the female stood by me and stopped me from walking. i was safe for sure lol they would herd me back to the house lol
I had a friend who was a professional dog trainer. She passed away a few years ago. Her favorite breed was giant schnauzer. She loved breeds that were not that popular and that were hard to train. She had two of them at a time.
Good timing for this video as it's getting close to Oktoberfest! The Riesen Schnauzer were used to guard the beer halls in Munich! 🙂 Personally, I love the breed, and I'm a dog groomer! They aren't sketchy or quarrelsome like some other breeds.❤
The best most detailed breed videos! So helpful to see this breed next to Thanos. But when Garrett came walking out with the Black Russian Terrier side by side!?? Awesome!!!! 🙌🏼
Did you mention that their course coat is better with people with allergies? It's listed as a dog with less allergens on the AKC. That's pretty nice characteristic. Thank you for making the video.
But they are high maintenance as far as coat. Either professional grooming is a must, or hours of things like hand stripping which takes a long time to learn.
@@1packatak Yes, it's a super important trait though. The cost or learning it is worth is if you have allergies (or a family member of future child or spouse does or may) and want a guardian breed.
Have a friend who has 2 they are sweet hearts. One of them gets along great with my Komondor the other not so much, every dog is still a little different. Great Breed!
Hmmm I was thinking of getting a giant schnauzer for my next service dog but I have changed my mind. Definitely not for me, I don’t have the energy for a high athletic dog.
I have a female giant as a SD and I will tell you that I will not do it again. She is MORE than capable of serving above and beyond, but the countless hours of training JUST to be sure she didn't attack someone rushing to give me aid is innumerable. They were be bred meticulously to protect and when all else fails, that's what they do.
@@Dr.MeganStinson ya. That’s crazy. I really don’t think a giant is good as a service dog especially if someone could be chronically ill and may not have the energy to get up yk. I also don’t recommend a Aussie shepherd. They r herding dogs and have way too much anxiety and I honestly don’t think I will get another one for my next service dog. I love my dog to the bottom of my heart just don’t think it’s for me. But it sounds like giants r more for guarding then for servicing someone.
I have a giant and he is the best dog ever. He is super gentle with my baby nieces, my 5 lb mini schnoodle, my chickens, and everyone he meets. He is a great boy, pretty well trained, nothing crazy, he's just a pet. I groom him myself, which I think is the only downside is their intense upkeep. Socialization is key in my humble opinion.
I would to have seen how the Bouvier des Flanders fits into this mix of dogs? Enjoy your RUclips channel. I have a hefty Mastiff mix. Neo/Corso/French Mastiff mother. She’s huge like a female Neapolitan 120lbs. 👍
All the groomers we have taken our Giant Schnauzer to have loved him! They get so excited to groom him because they don't see Giant schnauzers too often mostly the see the minis, but it is expensive. And all schnauzer owners have asked the question, "Is that pee or beard water on the floor?" You did forget about the Velcro aspect of them although I love how you emphasized the stubbornness several times, people really don't take that into consideration a lot of time.
Best dogs in the world. My boy Knox is just over a year old now. Everything mentioned in this video is him to a T! I’ve been training him with the unleashed course from DIY K9 and he is becoming my dream dog in regards to his obedience and off leash capabilities. Would definitely recommend this breed to anyone who is willing to put in work with their dog, otherwise, good luck.
Live on a 23 acre farm, 2 Pyrenees living with sheep, 2 Corso’s (2 yr male, 9+yr female) living inside, 2 inside/outside kitties. Been looking at the G Schnauzer breed for a couple months now, considering pawssibly adding to my pack , so to speak. Any thoughts? Also, I’m an avid runner and train my Corso daily.
In less than a month I'll be picking my first GS puppy from one of the best (if not the best) breeders in my country. After 25 years of having only dachshunds (who may be small, but are stubborn as hell) I think I'm finally ready to step up the difficulty level a "little bit". Already have a dog trainer and a dog groomer on speed dial, though 😅
30years ago when I was a child my friends grandmother had a big riesenschnauzer and they lived in one house together. it was very protective and nobody would come close to the fence. 😂😂 the dog was allways serious and not friendly at all.
Great video! I have two giant’s, my first time with the breed. I own a funeral home and our idea is they would be comfort dogs. Our 96lb 2+ yr old female (parents were 110 & 150 lbs) has always been great with families…. 3+ yr old 86lb male gets to excited still, loves people, other pets etc he just gets a bit crazy. Grooming… wirey hair (male) and ultra soft (female), ultra soft takes a LOT more work. It is a great breed, LOVE their personality however being stubborn is an understatement!!!! O yea…. Velcro dogs
I love Grman Gaurd dog breeds and never once considered this breed but now I now they are badass mofo"s like Rotties, Dobies, and GSD's I kinda want one. I just don't know about that grooming upkeep lol.
Hi Garret, I am one of your German fans 😁. You talking with a German accent was really hilarious well done ! As always a very interesting video. Can you make a report about a giant poodle going in attack mode is impressI’ve look? Poodle seven the big ones are often ridiculed but they had been bred like schnauzers for being a hunting and protecting dog, especially when it comes to duck hunting. When I was a kid, I saw them as police dogs and they were quite impressive when they are not mistreated as fashion victims. I don’t know if it is true, but I’ve heard that the power of their bite is higher than a Doberman’s. Poodles are really good guard dogs highly intelligent with this huge will to please and a high hunting drive. A giant poodle attacking is not fun.I like that even when they are very serious and very disciplined in training or defending they are still very funny dogs when they are not working. Their whole body is strong and always so elegant. In my experience a giant poodle needs a good amount of physical training and a lot of brain stimulus. The grooming acquires a real commitment. Jesus…But they don’t lose so much hair and the body odour is very low. I think they are easier to train than Schnauzers. What is your opinion? Could I talked you in filming a portrait of a giant poodle? 😜🙃 Greetings from Berlin ❤ Susanne
this breed is a very impressive guard dog actually. ive seen it dominate and injure even bigger dogs and wild predators than itself. dont be fooled by its appearance.
Can you make one about Pembroke Welsh Corgis I'm looking into the breed and i love you straight forward explanations. Plus i don't feel most videos are honest
Hey love the video!!!!! Been following for a while and love the training and the review on different breeds! When are you gonna do a is a rottweiler right for you?
Great informative vid! Cropped def cleaner (My uncropped breeds we’ve owned (Gold Ret, Springer, Havanese & Wire Dachshund) ear infections an issue due to air flow. However my cropped dogs Schnauzers, Am Staff & Boxer no issues at all) Plus uncropped gives them too dopey & goofy!
Hello, I have an amstaff pit pull, Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog mix and she is 9 months. Her name is tipsy and we just got her. We have cats and she is not use to cats can you make a video or tell me how to train her to not attack the cats?
Please help me! I have to take my older dog (GS-Boxer cross) to a hospital and leave there for 3 days. He is 10 and I never left him alone a single night or elsewhere than home for a minute. He is a good boy but very attached. I have 3 days left. Do you have something for me to make this less stressful for him? He has heartworms and it's important for him to stay calm. Thank you so much! Good video btw, one of my favorite breeds! I'm always following your work!
Garrett I’ve been trying to research family dog breed that has some guardian characteristics but we have very young children and plan to have more children would love to get some suggestions on what you would recommend. Thank you for all your content
Mannnnnnnnnnn I love these dogs! My top 2 picks of 'non-exotic' breeds i this and the Cane Corso. The hair upkeep is what keeps me from leaving the breed to others; and the health conditions are a bit complicated
I need help what is a good collar to stop dog pulling, I have a staffordshire bull terrier and he is a super sweet boy but he pulls like no tomorrow. I have almost broken my hand a few time with him. He is 10 months old went through puppy training did not help, e collar no help he does not care, harness no luck. I need advice, please help
Check out The Perfect Walk on DIYK9.com. We recommend the Herm Sprenger collar that can be found here www.amazon.com/shop/americanstandarddogtraining/list/26K6UW47UKH29?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Glad you mentioned about the aggressiveness with the Russian Terrier. I've only ever seen one that this idiot, who should never have owned one, brought to the dog park. That dog was scary! Thank God when I saw it, it was on leash but I had heard that he had let it l off and it had attacked at least two other dogs!
Question how can i make my yorkie get use to walking her outside because everytime i try to walk her to the park she doesn't want to go walking because she's been like that since she was a puppy and now she's already 1 years old
@@DBA84 good breeding is important for a proper temperament. I owned 3 of them over 25 yrs, and interacted with many more. Socialization and training like Garrett does is so important. Two of mine, one male and one female, were therapy dogs. All three absolutely adored kids (supervised of course). Both my males were from a very wonderful breeder, were Conformation Champions, and lived to 13 and 14 respectively.
@@1packatak thank you so much for replying! That’s incredible that your Rotts lived for so long. Says a lot about you as an owner and the breeder! I’m definitely aware of the early and frequent socialization and obedience training needs. If you don’t mind me asking, as technical first time owner with small children would a Rottweiler be a good choice? My family and I really want a family dog that would be great with our children and make my wife feel safe when I’m not home. My wife was unfortunately a victim of a home invasion before we met and she has trauma. She feels safe when I’m home, but I think a guardian breed like the Rottweiler would really help her when I’m away
@@DBA84 i can tell you my husband traveled extensively when we had our Rotts. Even though they were never protection trained, just a couple of nice big barks got people’s attention! I also liked that when I walked them, people moved to the other side of the street. Especially with the two males-230 lbs of Rottie gathers a lot of attention! Mine were very, very social. However, only my family and a couple neighbors really knew how they were just goofy. When people, especially strangers, asked if they were protective, I always replied “you do not want to mess with their Mama. They will not be happy”. We did have an incident once where some strangers wandered into our yard. I did not know they were there, and let the boys out to potty. Several huge barks and a “boys come” command from me had the strangers back in their car very quickly. Never saw them again. As far as being with kids, getting them trained with a system like Garrett’s is key. Establishing rules and boundaries will set you and your wife up for success. And keep your kids safe around them.
Omgosh ! Thank you Garret for this video❤️My Giant Schnauzer, Marschall Dillon, is 19 months old now and because of you❣️ training him with your techniques is helping me turn Marschall in to my dream dog. He loves playing with our Miniature Schnauzer and two Yorkshire Terriers. For a big dog, he’s very gentle with them. Even our two cats ! He is everything you described in this video to a “T” Literally !! The right owners will love this breed
You are so welcome!
As a long serving K9 trainer and Behaviourist in the UK, I thank you for the videos on suitability of differing breeds. Many problems with dog ownership stem from people buying too much dog for cosmetic reasons. Great videos Sir.
Our pleasure!
Thank you for this video. I spend much more time trying to talk people OUT of a giant schnauzer than praising them. I have two large females and spend hours of consistent training, grooming, etc. All you mentioned here. When people see our girls, they see the product of firm boundaries and consistent work by them and for them. So many giant schnauzers end up in rescues and shelters, even as early as 8 months of age, because people have no idea what they are truly getting. I tell everyone that walking with a giant at your side is similar to carrying a weapon, loaded and cocked. If you can't handle that level of responsibility, get a mini.
Giant Schnauzers i think are the best all around breed for anything. They can be trained to do literally any kind of work protection, scent, agility, service animal, etc... Requires a lot of training like Garret mentioned but they are amazing breed. Anyone looking for one i would highly recommend Skansen Kennels in california. The owner Cynthia has been breeding this breed for over 70 years. She knows whats shes doin haha. One thing Garrret forgot to mention is that they are Hypoallergenic and dont shed. Thought id mention that.
While Skansen Kennels has been breeding for a long time, they now have a bad reputation among other breeders. Several of the breeders I spoke to while looking for a Giant Schnauzer commented on it. I believe their focus is on show line dogs, not working line. The other thing I heard was the sheer number of breeding dogs being kept by Skansen was very very high, and that the quality and control is not the same as it was.
@@farmerastronaut9804 gotcha ya im just going on what i had heard from years ago and i just looked at some reviews and i see what your saying. Well unfortunate to see that happen. gotta look elsewhere i guess lol
I love that video. My family had 3 Riesenschnauzer and I loved all of them. They had very different characters and the last one was a very loving gentle soul.
As a german myself, I love to see that breed!
And Garret, you sound a little bit like Arnold Schwarzenegger, while holding the Bierkrug 😊❤
Thank you Garrett for being honest about the dog breeds you talk about - I wish more people would be too. This is not a dog breed I would ever recommend to most of the people I know who are not super active.
Two generations of personal home dogs ago, when my two boys were young, I had a perfect male Giant Schnauzer named Amigo, who has imprinted himself on our family history. He was extremely accepting/submissive with the kids climbing all over him, while being naturally protective of them.
One thing we'd do to exercise him is to take him to a football field. The boys would be at the 20 yard lines. Starting at the 50, he'd easily catch one son running into one end zone. He'd run back to me at the 50, when my other son would take off to the other end zone. Doing that back-and-forth over the full field 5-6 times would have Amigo taking a big lay-down break. A tired puppy is a ____ puppy. Bottom line there is that he covered ground very well. Overall, I say he wasn't extremely quick/agile, but fast. (Comparing him to a German Shepherd. A Belgian Malinois might be as fast overall.)
His overall favorite game was "Catch Daniel" (my youngest son). He'd chase Daniel anywhere, with no end-game predatory behavior. I would't call the G-Schnauzer extemely smart compared GSDs or Belgian Mals, etc., but Amigo did things like teach himself to navigate playground apparatus. He could climb ladders, crawl across rope nets, and go down straight or spiral slides to CHASE Daniel.
He ended up around 110 pounds as a adult, and had a very strong bite. (What's the saying about them? A fast as a German Pinscher with a bite as strong as a Rottweiler.) He could take a cow leg bone and bite chunks off it until it was gone, so we had to limit his time with a bone. Pig ears were like potato chips to him... gone in seconds. (He was a food driven boy.) There's some good Schutzhund videos out there of Riesen Shnauzers on the run just rag-dolling the guys in bite sleeves.
A Giant Schnauzer's bark is very deep and loud. We live in Alaska, and I can confirm hearing him from over a mile away.
He was very friendly towards all people and animals, with a few exceptions. Small kids could come up and hug him, and he loved it. For some reason, he hated moose. He wouldn't attack them, but they had to Be Gone. He'd shepherd them out away from our house and neighborhood. If a moose charged him, it called for a play bow, and an increase in intensity... Wierd but OK by me once I saw how he could easily avoid getting stomped.
On the dog aggression side, the only dog I saw him react negatively to was a Pitbull that snapped at him, trying to bite him. (I won't go into depth on that, but Amigo didn't end up hurting the other dog... which is good.)
Amigo's only negative was that he had epilepsy. It showed up at about 2.5 years. I'd guess it took some time off his life. He lasted to just a little over 10 years. If you're experienced with dogs, and can live with the size and the shorter life-span of a large dog, I'd say go for it. (Also... There are some more aggressive G-Schnauzers, but we picked a great one as a family dog. A good breeder should be able to steer the selection.)
Sorry for the long post, but Amigo was a great dog.
More military and police K9 handler interviews would be great.
I grew up with a giant schnauzer, some 40 years ago. Best dog in the world. Very loyal, very protective. Fantastic with us kids
I am so glad this video was created!!! I have been wanting a schnauzer for a while.
Hope you like it!
The editing is top tier . This is very entertaining and educational
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
@@AmericanStandardK9 can you do one on the BRT . Thank you
As an active person this is my dream dog. I can't wait to get the money and living space to make him part of the family. Thank you for this video !!
Great video. Giant Schnauzer is a great dog in the legal aspect of owning a dog. You almost never find them in the lists of your neighborhood banned breeds like often happens with GSD, Doberman, Corso. The same situation with insurance prices. Animal Liability Insurance is two times cheaper than for Dobbies. It is so ridiculous but it is as it is
Awesome video, I have a BRT he’s 9 months old. He’s currently 115 lbs. he’s amazing. I had a schnauzer previously that passed away. The BRT is a calmer dog overall. Please make a video on the BRT. There are not many out there.
My aunt had two of these. Once she went on vacation and had my older aunt dog sit, problem was they wouldn’t let her out of the house and were blocking the door, (possibly separation anxiety as they weren’t being used to being left alone). My uncle had to drive over and call them off.
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The minis are just smaller versions. I have 2 that I pet sit and LOVE them. Noisy dogs but otherwise great and they do respond to commands to be quiet. The grooming is right on. Their owner gets them groomed regularly and they are trained to sit when they come in for paw wipes or full body toweling when it's raining or snowing. Garrett is spot on about the training aspect. They are smart and can learn but you have to put the effort in.
There is mini, standard and giant size, at least in the US. I really like mini’s- they have an attitude but respond well to training.
I just picked up my first dog, a giant schnauzer a few weeks ago. Little over 10 weeks old now. I had standard poodles growing up as family dogs, but my parents did all the training. Definitely a crazy first dog to get, but I love my boy. For being a first time owner and very inexperienced, he already knows name recognition, sit, down, and is potty trained. I introduced place command yesterday. all of your videos are very helpful while i navigate new puppy ownership. Thank you Garrett and crew.
Thanks for sharing!! Check out Puppy Essentials on DIYK9.com for everything you need to get started on the right foot.
There are the best type of videos, quality and reliability honest info. Please drop some more protection breed dog videos. (And first comment I think too)
We have a whole playlist here ruclips.net/video/XRxxWjRe99A/видео.html
Not a protection dog but definitely a working dog I’d love to see an episode on Australian Shepherd’s, already have one but love to hear the history through a well articulated video like this one.
Such great dogs. We got our first 6 years ago and have fell in love with the breed. My wife is an exercise junkie and loves taking 10-15 mies hikes with our girl. We just got our new boy 6 months ago. At 8 months he's 86lbs already. He will be 100+ for sure. Our girl is 85 and comes from an agility and protection bloodline while our boy is a show bloodline. Two different dogs. LOL. Our girl is the FAFO pooch. She's had training and has eyes and ears like Superman, Our boy likes to play, eat and nap. LOL
we had 2 giant schnauzers when i was a kid and the neighbor thought my pappy was nuts letting me walk them. they were trained very well and walked off leash and everything. But if they sensed danger the male would walk ahead and the female stood by me and stopped me from walking. i was safe for sure lol they would herd me back to the house lol
I had a friend who was a professional dog trainer. She passed away a few years ago. Her favorite breed was giant schnauzer. She loved breeds that were not that popular and that were hard to train. She had two of them at a time.
Good timing for this video as it's getting close to Oktoberfest! The Riesen Schnauzer were used to guard the beer halls in Munich! 🙂
Personally, I love the breed, and I'm a dog groomer! They aren't sketchy or quarrelsome like some other breeds.❤
Thank you Garret for such a wonderful and high production video!
Yes. Thank you!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The German skit had be dying of laughter 😂
The best most detailed breed videos! So helpful to see this breed next to Thanos. But when Garrett came walking out with the Black Russian Terrier side by side!?? Awesome!!!! 🙌🏼
Thanks so much, appreciate the support!
Did you mention that their course coat is better with people with allergies? It's listed as a dog with less allergens on the AKC. That's pretty nice characteristic.
Thank you for making the video.
But they are high maintenance as far as coat. Either professional grooming is a must, or hours of things like hand stripping which takes a long time to learn.
@@1packatak Yes, it's a super important trait though. The cost or learning it is worth is if you have allergies (or a family member of future child or spouse does or may) and want a guardian breed.
Have a friend who has 2 they are sweet hearts. One of them gets along great with my Komondor the other not so much, every dog is still a little different. Great Breed!
Hmmm I was thinking of getting a giant schnauzer for my next service dog but I have changed my mind. Definitely not for me, I don’t have the energy for a high athletic dog.
I have a female giant as a SD and I will tell you that I will not do it again. She is MORE than capable of serving above and beyond, but the countless hours of training JUST to be sure she didn't attack someone rushing to give me aid is innumerable. They were be bred meticulously to protect and when all else fails, that's what they do.
@@Dr.MeganStinson ya. That’s crazy. I really don’t think a giant is good as a service dog especially if someone could be chronically ill and may not have the energy to get up yk. I also don’t recommend a Aussie shepherd. They r herding dogs and have way too much anxiety and I honestly don’t think I will get another one for my next service dog. I love my dog to the bottom of my heart just don’t think it’s for me. But it sounds like giants r more for guarding then for servicing someone.
Have a standard schnauzer and they are THEEEEE best dogs! 😊
I have a giant and he is the best dog ever. He is super gentle with my baby nieces, my 5 lb mini schnoodle, my chickens, and everyone he meets.
He is a great boy, pretty well trained, nothing crazy, he's just a pet. I groom him myself, which I think is the only downside is their intense upkeep.
Socialization is key in my humble opinion.
I would to have seen how the Bouvier des Flanders fits into this mix of dogs? Enjoy your RUclips channel. I have a hefty Mastiff mix. Neo/Corso/French Mastiff mother. She’s huge like a female Neapolitan 120lbs. 👍
All the groomers we have taken our Giant Schnauzer to have loved him! They get so excited to groom him because they don't see Giant schnauzers too often mostly the see the minis, but it is expensive. And all schnauzer owners have asked the question, "Is that pee or beard water on the floor?" You did forget about the Velcro aspect of them although I love how you emphasized the stubbornness several times, people really don't take that into consideration a lot of time.
Best dogs in the world. My boy Knox is just over a year old now. Everything mentioned in this video is him to a T! I’ve been training him with the unleashed course from DIY K9 and he is becoming my dream dog in regards to his obedience and off leash capabilities. Would definitely recommend this breed to anyone who is willing to put in work with their dog, otherwise, good luck.
Garret - You are sooooo funny and skilled! 👋🐾🇺🇸🐕🦺🦮
Great info regarding breed . Wow the uncle Jeff clip had me cracking up🤣
Dude that german accent in the skit was incredible, posibly the best impression ive ever heard
Awesome dogs ... them & the boerboel are my favorites!
I love my Giant Schnauzer!
Boris was just happy to be there
Thank you for doing a video on the giant schnauzer awesome 👍 best dog I ever owned
Thanks for watching!
Excellent advice. I would so love to own a Giant, but recognize that it would require specific focus on what they require.
We love your content Garret, can you please do a episode like this on the bullmastiff?
Live on a 23 acre farm, 2 Pyrenees living with sheep, 2 Corso’s (2 yr male, 9+yr female) living inside, 2 inside/outside kitties. Been looking at the G Schnauzer breed for a couple months now, considering pawssibly adding to my pack , so to speak. Any thoughts? Also, I’m an avid runner and train my Corso daily.
Miss Shelby is gorgeous! I've had an Akita, a JRT and an Akita, so I think I could handle a Giant Schnauzer. Thank you for the great video!
We love our Giant, Merlin! 11 months and hell on wheels
In less than a month I'll be picking my first GS puppy from one of the best (if not the best) breeders in my country. After 25 years of having only dachshunds (who may be small, but are stubborn as hell) I think I'm finally ready to step up the difficulty level a "little bit". Already have a dog trainer and a dog groomer on speed dial, though 😅
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30years ago when I was a child my friends grandmother had a big riesenschnauzer and they lived in one house together. it was very protective and nobody would come close to the fence. 😂😂 the dog was allways serious and not friendly at all.
Great video! I have two giant’s, my first time with the breed. I own a funeral home and our idea is they would be comfort dogs. Our 96lb 2+ yr old female (parents were 110 & 150 lbs) has always been great with families…. 3+ yr old 86lb male gets to excited still, loves people, other pets etc he just gets a bit crazy. Grooming… wirey hair (male) and ultra soft (female), ultra soft takes a LOT more work. It is a great breed, LOVE their personality however being stubborn is an understatement!!!! O yea…. Velcro dogs
When I was a kid and we played tag, my GS would get aggressive to kids chasing me. My GS was my buddy.
Can you do a standard poodle video like this?
I love Grman Gaurd dog breeds and never once considered this breed but now I now they are badass mofo"s like Rotties, Dobies, and GSD's I kinda want one. I just don't know about that grooming upkeep lol.
congrats on 2 mil garrett
Thank you, we're incredibly grateful!
Hi Garret, I am one of your German fans 😁. You talking with a German accent was really hilarious well done !
As always a very interesting video.
Can you make a report about a giant poodle going in attack mode is impressI’ve look? Poodle seven the big ones are often ridiculed but they had been bred like schnauzers for being a hunting and protecting dog, especially when it comes to duck hunting. When I was a kid, I saw them as police dogs and they were quite impressive when they are not mistreated as fashion victims. I don’t know if it is true, but I’ve heard that the power of their bite is higher than a Doberman’s. Poodles are really good guard dogs highly intelligent with this huge will to please and a high hunting drive. A giant poodle attacking is not fun.I like that even when they are very serious and very disciplined in training or defending they are still very funny dogs when they are not working. Their whole body is strong and always so elegant. In my experience a giant poodle needs a good amount of physical training and a lot of brain stimulus. The grooming acquires a real commitment. Jesus…But they don’t lose so much hair and the body odour is very low.
I think they are easier to train than Schnauzers.
What is your opinion?
Could I talked you in filming a portrait of a giant poodle? 😜🙃
Greetings from Berlin ❤
Susanne
Hello in Germany, thanks for the comment! Stay tuned to see if we have a Poodle video coming out in the future :)
@@AmericanStandardK9 I stay tuned anyway. We will see. Your videos are so enjoyable. A lot of information and fun 🤩
I love these dog breed reviews. I would love to see more.
More to come!
this breed is a very impressive guard dog actually. ive seen it dominate and injure even bigger dogs and wild predators than itself. dont be fooled by its appearance.
Do the Bouvier de Flanders…please
Im looking at getting one for my family
I love this breed. Currently I have a Doberman and I love her, it’s a great breed as well.
But I think my next dog will be a giant schnauzer
At the end in the grooming section the dog on the grooming table looks like a Bouvier. Do that one next!
What about Standard Schnauzer ?
Very similar in temperament. Also like to be on the protective side.
Have been watching STL Garcia k1k9 since before i found you ... uses the giant snauzer for Corrections use ... great video
4:08 Nailed it! Love this video!
Awesome, thanks!
I would love to another video like this but with a Black Russian Terrier.
Please do a Bouvier des flandres
Can you make one about Pembroke Welsh Corgis I'm looking into the breed and i love you straight forward explanations. Plus i don't feel most videos are honest
Hey love the video!!!!! Been following for a while and love the training and the review on different breeds! When are you gonna do a is a rottweiler right for you?
That's next actually!
Awesome video ❤
Great informative vid! Cropped def cleaner (My uncropped breeds we’ve owned (Gold Ret, Springer, Havanese & Wire Dachshund) ear infections an issue due to air flow. However my cropped dogs Schnauzers, Am Staff & Boxer no issues at all)
Plus uncropped gives them too dopey & goofy!
There used to be some that did SCh/IGP years back. I’m sure they have passed away by now.
This series is actually so helpful
Glad you enjoy it!
Great editing!!!
Love my black Russian terrier , 😊😊
Such a great video!
Glad you liked it!!
Omg my family will be adding a mini schnauzer to our family soon! I assume the giant schnauzer shares some qualities to the mini? Lol
Hello, I have an amstaff pit pull, Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog mix and she is 9 months. Her name is tipsy and we just got her. We have cats and she is not use to cats can you make a video or tell me how to train her to not attack the cats?
Please help me! I have to take my older dog (GS-Boxer cross) to a hospital and leave there for 3 days. He is 10 and I never left him alone a single night or elsewhere than home for a minute. He is a good boy but very attached. I have 3 days left. Do you have something for me to make this less stressful for him? He has heartworms and it's important for him to stay calm. Thank you so much! Good video btw, one of my favorite breeds! I'm always following your work!
Please do Saint Bernard! It's my dream dog
Garrett I’ve been trying to research family dog breed that has some guardian characteristics but we have very young children and plan to have more children would love to get some suggestions on what you would recommend.
Thank you for all your content
Golden retrievers actually have a bit of natural protection instinct built in and do well with kids (under supervision when they're young, of course).
You're welcome! Check out this playlist ruclips.net/video/LPQeKt_GvDg/видео.html
Are you going to do a video like this on the Bullmastiff?
Mannnnnnnnnnn I love these dogs! My top 2 picks of 'non-exotic' breeds i this and the Cane Corso. The hair upkeep is what keeps me from leaving the breed to others; and the health conditions are a bit complicated
Can you please do border collies?
Any chance of reviewing the bouvier at some point.
I have the Black Russian terrier and his name is also Boris. lol
In short, This is a Rottweiler with more hair. LOL
Can you do sarplaninac? Great video btw.
very well video , rare breed videos
As a German i can say „Risin“ is not correct. I must be „Riesen“ 👍😉
Is a mountain feist a good dog breed?
I need help what is a good collar to stop dog pulling, I have a staffordshire bull terrier and he is a super sweet boy but he pulls like no tomorrow. I have almost broken my hand a few time with him. He is 10 months old went through puppy training did not help, e collar no help he does not care, harness no luck. I need advice, please help
Check out The Perfect Walk on DIYK9.com. We recommend the Herm Sprenger collar that can be found here www.amazon.com/shop/americanstandarddogtraining/list/26K6UW47UKH29?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Glad you mentioned about the aggressiveness with the Russian Terrier. I've only ever seen one that this idiot, who should never have owned one, brought to the dog park. That dog was scary! Thank God when I saw it, it was on leash but I had heard that he had let it l off and it had attacked at least two other dogs!
Question how can i make my yorkie get use to walking her outside because everytime i try to walk her to the park she doesn't want to go walking because she's been like that since she was a puppy and now she's already 1 years old
Check out The Perfect Walk on DIYK9.com
I love your vids!
Form Germany: It’s called Riesen Schnauzer 😉
Thank you, glad you enjoy them!
Has he done Kelpies before?
Is the giant schnauzers shown here featured in your course?!
Yes and others
Any content on English Bulldog?
BOUVIER FTW
dude he needs more groom more than once or twice a week I brush my golden mix lab every day
Make a Playlist "Is this Breed right for You?"
ruclips.net/video/XRxxWjRe99A/видео.html
Thanks you it already had
Can’t wait to see an episode on the Rottweiler!
Best breed ever!
I’ve always wanted one, but I never owned one. I have a baby and a toddler and don’t know if it’s too much dog for my family. I hear mixed things
@@DBA84 good breeding is important for a proper temperament. I owned 3 of them over 25 yrs, and interacted with many more. Socialization and training like Garrett does is so important.
Two of mine, one male and one female, were therapy dogs. All three absolutely adored kids (supervised of course). Both my males were from a very wonderful breeder, were Conformation Champions, and lived to 13 and 14 respectively.
@@1packatak thank you so much for replying! That’s incredible that your Rotts lived for so long. Says a lot about you as an owner and the breeder!
I’m definitely aware of the early and frequent socialization and obedience training needs. If you don’t mind me asking, as technical first time owner with small children would a Rottweiler be a good choice? My family and I really want a family dog that would be great with our children and make my wife feel safe when I’m not home.
My wife was unfortunately a victim of a home invasion before we met and she has trauma. She feels safe when I’m home, but I think a guardian breed like the Rottweiler would really help her when I’m away
@@DBA84 i can tell you my husband traveled extensively when we had our Rotts. Even though they were never protection trained, just a couple of nice big barks got people’s attention! I also liked that when I walked them, people moved to the other side of the street. Especially with the two males-230 lbs of Rottie gathers a lot of attention!
Mine were very, very social. However, only my family and a couple neighbors really knew how they were just goofy. When people, especially strangers, asked if they were protective, I always replied “you do not want to mess with their Mama. They will not be happy”. We did have an incident once where some strangers wandered into our yard. I did not know they were there, and let the boys out to potty. Several huge barks and a “boys come” command from me had the strangers back in their car very quickly. Never saw them again.
As far as being with kids, getting them trained with a system like Garrett’s is key. Establishing rules and boundaries will set you and your wife up for success. And keep your kids safe around them.