giant schnauzer

American  

noun

1. one of a German breed of large working dogs, resembling a larger and more powerful version of the standard schnauzer, having a pepper-and-salt or pure black, wiry coat, bushy eyebrows and beard, and a docked tail set moderately high, originally developed as a cattle herder but now often used in police work.

---

Etymology

Origin of giant schnauzer

First recorded in 1930–35

Compare meaning

How does giant-schnauzer compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• giant schnauzer vs. miniature schnauzer
• giant schnauzer vs. standard schnauzer

Example Sentences

A giant schnauzer named Monty was crowned Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, the most prestigious dog show in the US.

From BBC

Two of last year’s seven semifinalists are expected back: Trouble, an American Staffordshire terrier, and Monty, a giant schnauzer, who is currently the nation’s top-ranked dog in The Canine Chronicle magazine’s stats.

From Seattle Times

“The first president you get to vote for is kind of a big deal,” she said as she sat on a bench outside a downtown shop with Leo, her 9-month-old giant schnauzer.

From New York Times

Monty, the giant schnauzer headed to the semifinals Wednesday night, is a son of the dog that won Westminster’s runner-up prize in 2018.

From Seattle Times

Closer to home, giant schnauzer breeder Bob Marsh, from Wakefield, has another fear that may not be realised for some years to come.

From BBC