Appearance
When hand-stripped, the Giant Schnauzer has either a harsh, wiry outer coat and dense, soft undercoator a soft, smooth coat. Coat color is either black or salt and pepper (gray). It weighs between 70 and 100 lb (32 to 45 kg) and stands 23.5 to 27.5 in (59 to 70 cm) at the withers. Gray giants tend to be more prone to health issues. It doesn't shed.
When moving at a fast trot, a properly built Giant Schnauzer will single-track. Back remains strong, firm, and flat.
The American Kennel Club lists the Giant as low shedding along with both other breeds of Schnauzers. However, Giant Schnauzers, as with almost all dogs, do shed some. When allowed, the hair on a Schnauzer will grow long, and thereby potentially increasing allergens. This can be mitigated with consistent grooming to include mostly Long hair. The Giant Schnauzer does not moult nearly as much as normal dogs nor smell when wet.
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