The standard schnauzer is the oldest of the three breeds and the prototype for the Giant's and Mini's. They originated in Germany and were bred and used to protect the family, livestock, and rid the farm of vermin.
The Standard Schnauzer may be a good breed for you if you don't want something too big or too small. It seems the Standards and Giants temperaments are similar, the Standards are just packaged smaller and tend to be a bit more independent. Standards are wonderful for people with situations preventing them from being able to have a large breed dog, but still want a great guard dog.
The Standard Schnauzer may be a good breed for you if you don't want something too big or too small. It seems the Standards and Giants temperaments are similar, the Standards are just packaged smaller and tend to be a bit more independent. Standards are wonderful for people with situations preventing them from being able to have a large breed dog, but still want a great guard dog.