The Giant Schnauzer is a dog breed that originated in Germany in the 17th century. It is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, the other two being the Standard Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer. It was developed using a variety of breeds, including the black Great Dane, the Bouvier des Flandres, and the German Pinscher. Originally bred to help farmers by driving livestock to market and guarding the farmer's property, the breed eventually moved to the city, where it worked as a security guard for breweries, butcher shops, stockyards, and factories. Outside of Bavaria, it was unknown until it became popular as a military dog during World Wars I and II.
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