I had one of Sylvia’s dogs. A giant. Skansen’s Dear Sammy “Sam.” I fed raw and he never went to the vet except for shots and to have foxtails taken out of his nose! He was 13 when he passed. He was the most incredible friend. Extremely smart, loyal, affectionate and yes protective. He loved people and they all loved him. RIP Sam. You are missed my friend.
I had also had one of Sylvia's giants. He worked as a medical service dog for almost 14 years. He was 16 years when he passed away. He saved my life at least twice and his advanced obedience trainer & service dog trainers gave him the nickname, Einstein. They had never encountered such an incredibly smart dog. I wouldn't be here today if it hadn't been for my Giant Schnauzer. Thanks Sylvia!
This woman is incredible, she really knows exactly what she's talking about. With 70 years of experience I'll bet she is the best possible person to teach us about this breed. Great video Loved it. 🙂👍
Except she hasnt a clue when it comes to cropping nor does the whole of America to be fair. When will humans stop mutilating animals for their own personal gratification.
@@stldweller as the apex predator on the planet I think docking a dogs tail and eyes for convenience and aesthetical purposes is a damn sight better than them being killed on mass via persistence hunting.
These dogs are super underrated. I've bred and raised Rottweilers and Cane Corsos my whole life. To this day a Giant Schnauzer is one on the strongest dogs I have ever owned or handled.
Nico Pastore our giant is now 7mos old. If someone comes to our property she’ll protest them being there, once she sees we’re ok with them she backs off, but she keeps her eyes on them continuously and watches us to make sure we’re still ok. If someone comes into the house it’s on a whole other level! I would not come in if I didn’t know her. I have no doubt she would go after anyone who wasn’t invited. I feel so much safer when I’m here alone. And like I said she’s only 7 months. Great dog! They love their owners!!
This depends a lot on the specific breeder and buyer that are going to socialize the dog. I agree socialization to other dogs is important, and the puppy will certainly "learn to speak dog" if they stay longer with the breeder. But I would only leave a puppy with the breeder for all of the first 12 weeks that are most important to socialization if they are also doing the following: -Socializing to different kinds of people. -Socializing to other, different looking dog breeds (and animals). -Sounds, surfaces, grooming, etc -Different environments, vehicles, and events. (We live in a city, if we'd let our puppy grow up on a farm, we'd be in trouble. In fact, our puppy needed to learn to go on buses, trains and trams, visit cafés and be calm around crowds of people). -Potty training and obedience, starting leash work. On the other hand, the earlier you get your puppy from the breeder the more important it will be to meet other dogs. You'll need to arrange a lot of off-leash play sessions, and you can't wait until they've had all their shots before doing it.
Leaving puppies with the breeder for that long won't guarantee better socialization. In large breeds with huge litters like this, 24 hours in a day are just not enough for a single person (breeder) to take each individual puppy on field trips to encounter traffic, crowds of people, unusual sounds, etc. Of course, it depends on the puppy buyer's individual situation. If the new owner also doesn't have the time to take their puppy out a lot, not much will be lost. In that case, the puppy will at least get some more experience with being around other dogs (though in some really bad cases, the home environment at the breeder's is pretty toxic, with dogs being stressed out and looking to bully the weakest pack member). But if the puppy buyer already has another dog, and some contacts with other dog owners, they can organize meet ups to socialize the puppy with their dogs, and achieve the same level of dog to dog socialization that a breeder could, IN ADDITION to socializing the puppy to other things as well.
@@animalobsessed1 This is what we are doing. Our puppy is from a litter of 9 and the breeder told us straight up she would not be able to provide enough socialization and training for all those puppies beyond their seventh week. We've been really active with having doggy playmates (different ages and breeds) and so far it seems our puppy speaks dog fluently. She also ignores dogs that we meet on a walk since she is so well-bonded to us. She's also confident in all kinds of environments, loves meeting people and her obedience and potty training are coming along nicely.
@@animalobsessed1 Thank you:) We have a Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén, or GBGV for short. The GBGV is a scent hound that was bred for hunting rabbits in rocky and thorny terrain with hunters on foot (hence the "basset" aka shorter legs). They hunt in packs, so they tend not to get in fights with other dogs too easily. They are also goofy, happy-go-lucky dogs with a beautiful howl and impressive bark. They can be stubborn, independent and aloof, since they are scent hounds it is not recommended to keep them off leash (but they don't run as far away as some other hunting dogs since they typically hunt in a smaller area). Obedience training needs to be started early, and you need patience and a sense of humor to train them, but they are generally calm and sociable even if they haven't had much training. They benefit greatly from doing any kind of scent work, especially tracking. The GBGV is a medium-sized dog and it is the fastest runner in the basset group.
@Monica Earl idk if the info is still accurate, but she said in the very beginning of the video that she was from Skansen Kennel in California. Hope it helps!
Ayka our first giant schnauzer protected our home for 13 years. i lived in a industrial area, theyre awere break ins every weekend when buisnesses were close. All those buisnesses had fancy sercurity systems. but over the years each place got broken into, accept our neighrbors and ours. We both had black giant schnauzers. People dont fuck with them. And they know why. We since have moved but we still had to get another one, schnauzers are just too great of a family member.
I do like natural ears and tails, but this woman has been breeding for *70 years*, and I wouldn't expect her to change her opinion at this point. Her dogs do look amazing, and I would love a GS someday. I'm also fond of Black Russian Terriers.
@@Wainfleetkx450f I've only had labs, collies, shepherds, and mutts so I've never had a docked or cropped dog. I just love the tail wagging and wonder if I would miss it. Plus I don't like the idea of putting the animal through an unnecessary procedure because of what might happen, such as an ear infection. My labs did plenty of swimming and never had an infection.
Sylvia is ahead of her time in nutrition for herself and her dogs! Our collective family has owned 5 Skansen Schnauzers (4 Giants and 1 Mini) and have loved them all!
What an excellent breeder! She truly cares for the breed and her dogs. Keeping puppies up to between 10 and 16 weeks to socialise them and give them basic training is fantastic, she basically does the hard work for the new owners😂
@Lost Hero Oh please, cropping and docking is NOTHING compared to real abuse and mutilation. And if you think cropping and docking is so bad, then what about spaying and neutering? Spaying and neutering causes way more issues than cropping and docking and is also unneeded if people never let their dogs free roam.
Lost Hero Oh stfu you idiot! Cropping and docking is beneficial. The tail can be easily damaged and VERY painful for the dog if it hits something hard or gets caught in a door like she said. And floppy ears can result in a few diseases. Along with other stuff. Please know the facts before a stating a dumb azz opinion.
@Lost Hero wow...if u don't like cropping and docking...fine. others have no issue w/ it. All this moist emo crying is annoying and unnecessary. Mutilating...stop piercing babies ears. Stop cutting ur hair and fingernails...stop bathing it's KILLING ur skin cells. See how that snowballs into a hot steaming ball of emotional BS?
SV Rufus it really depends on what YOU are like. If you have a dominant, strong willed personality, it can be great. If not, I really really really do not recommend this breed. I have seen quite a number of absolute disasters. These dogs are intense and they will challenge their owners regularly. If you aren’t able to NATURALLY enforce rules, boundaries and limitations without effort, pick a different breed. You want your dog to have less energy than you do for a harmonious life. For me, these dogs are a lot of work, yes, but it comes easily for me. Keeping them mentally stimulated and physically drained is work but I am a strict person. For example, my current Giant came to me after failing five different homes in five years. For me, he is a great dog but I get it. He is not a great American style pet. You can’t drop him off at doggie day care. You can’t pet him all the time (he needs to earn his rewards and affection)... They all need clear and strong leadership so as long as you are that type of person, they are fantastic.
SV Rufus They are very intuitive. If you get a puppy, get one from Sylvia. Skansen dogs are fantastic and never EVER encourage them to guard. When the doorbell rings, don’t ever say, “who is that?” in an excited tone etc. They WILL guard. All of them. But they are not aggressive. In my experience, without any training, they actually go for the throat. I have never known one not to be good with children and NO ONE nefarious is getting close to the kids.
I miss my girl Helga. She was the best dog anyone could ask for. I highly recommend this breed for anyone starting a family. They will fallow and protect your kids to the ends of the earth and if the time should come for this breed to lay down its life for you or your family it will do so happily and with great glory and honor. This breed will die happy knowing it saved its own. My love for this breed is unmatched by any other dog.
I have 15 yr old Skansen female. Every day with her has been a delight. She is doing fantastic for a senior dog and few can believe how old she is. She is loved and I'm admired for having such a regal and handsome dog. Training her was a lot of work but the ROI has been amazing. Sylvia, as others have commented, is fantastic. If was great to see her in this video.
They go great together but do know that the GS will be more stubborn and require a slightly different approach to training (they get bored autistically fast 😂).
We have a Giant Schnauzer, got her when she was 13 weeks and she is 3 now and boy is she amazing. The natural guarding instincts in her are amazing, when my wife was pregnant she knew and she was very protective around strangers but with a good judgement, she has a very good judgement on sketchy people vs friendly people. Plays with our one year old boy very well and she takes the beatings from him without retaliation. When at the dog park she loves to play but when people walk around the fences she sits at attention and watches them until they are out of sight and when my wife leaves the dog park to change my sons diaper she goes to the fence and watches her all the way to the car and watches her walk back into the fenced area then resumes playing. None of this was taught to her just pure instinct.
Anyone who says that a breed or line of dogs has no health problems is flat-out lying. Giant Schanuzers have their share of health problems, please find out the truth if you go this route.
@@tracybithell2458 I agree. I don't think she intended to lie, I think she just worded it badly. I think she meant that she isn't aware of any health problems in her own lines. Like any other breed that's been around since before health testing was a thing, of course the breed as a whole is going to have the occasional health problems in the gene pool.
When we had our Giant for 14 days, i told my wife: “it is just scary how smart this guy is”. Something that happens once can be a coincidence for a Giant. If it happens a second time, it becomes a rule. If you are considering to get a Giant, you have to realize that he is smarter than you 😁
So true. Each owner think the same about his dog. Trust me I have seen enough intelligent dogs, but the Gian Schnauzer is smarter than the everage human. And he seems to be self aware of it, therefore very relaxed even when in Protective Mode.
I will always be grateful to Sylvia for giving me one of the greatest joy's of my life. My Giant Schnauzer, Bailey turned 13 last April 23rd. She is still walking 2 miles a day with me and eats like a little horse. I raised Doberman's before Bailey and loved them as well but the Giant is just as smart and loves to play. They make excellent family protectors. On top of everything else they are simply beautiful.
Thomas Lucas / do they shed? Are they good for people with allergies? How much would you say on average bailey had to go to the vet for anything serious?
They're also great at socializing older dogs. A few years ago I used to take problem cases with me to my home. I basically only did half the work, because my Giant Schnauzer acted like a foster mother to these grown dogs. It was amazing every time.
It was so great to see you Sylvia. My Heidi (from you) is now 2 and loving life. I feed her exactly as you suggest and she is a healthy and happy joy. We walk (and swim, climb embankments, play with dog friends, do a small agility course, and hunt for voles) 2 hours everyday and the rest of the time she is at my feet or in my bed!! I don't know what I would do without her. Thank you Sylvia!!The best breeder on the planet!!!
I can’t believe they are featuring my Breeder on Dogumentary TV! Sylvia is a hard stoic woman, but she is dedicated to the health and longevity of her world-renowned bloodlines. Not someone you have a casual conversation with, believe me when I say hard, this woman takes 0 $hit and gives no fucks about your feelings. I love her!!!
I really enjoyed this one. I got a lot more fascinated with this breed bc of this particular breeder. Very no nonsense and practical, which tells me this breed is as well. Thanks for another great one Zeke.
I have a giant schnauzer. They are VERY intelligent and very active. I did dog agility and obedience with my dog and I never had to show her a trick more than once, during training she would instantly memorize everything and never forget it and would pick up on training right away. She even knows how to play hide and seek and wait for me until im done hiding and I didnt even have to teach her! Very powerful nose too and she loves to dig and hunt for things. I would say the only trouble with these breeds is they are super independent and are natural leaders so you have to establish who is alpha but they are also incredibly loyal. My dog is also good with other dogs and very friendly. If you get this dog, you need to work with them because they get bored easily.
What I like about this breed is that not only is it a guard dog, but also looks so beautiful. Though I'll take function and sound health over looks any day. Huge respect to this excellent breeders who cares for the breed!
Love you Silvia. My first riesenschnauzer was off of a dog named Beardie owned by Gayle Kibodeaux from Lafayette, Louisiana. I got the runt of the litter. At six months he punked his dad out. What a phenomenal dog? I lived on 200 acres and the house was on one acre unfenced. I trained him the boundries of the house and he would not cross it. He killed skunks. He would run past the skunk and make it spray. Then he would sit and watch as it moved out of the sprayed area. I observed him once and comanded him on stay, watch. He waited and when I said, "hit it," he ran and crushed its head on the run and ran past. Then came to me. No one came in my house without my permission and no ñne left with out it. But if I wad around he showed no agression to no one. Loved kids and playing with kids. Loved the vet but hated men
Great interview with a legendary breeder. Thanks for bringing us such awesome content. Watching the full interview and then watching this edited version we can see how much work you put into polishing these videos for us. Great work!
So crazy how different the American and European Giant Schnauzers look. I have a 15w old GS, his dad is European champion. European GS’s look fuller and wider and have a more beautiful coat, the show lines tho. American’s also don’t stand like a terrier which they still mainly are. Warning to those who are considering the breed, they are NOT for the first time owner. They need a strong willed handler which won’t get afraid of them and is able to handle their character. They can get dominant (especially the males), are very stubborn and very intelligent at the same time. Early socialization to people and dogs is important at young age because they have a natural tendency to guard and be wary of strangers once they pass 4-6 months of age. They are also mouthy, like she described. They aren’t inherit aggressive tho. I love my little Odin, he’s the best!
When you say. An owner that wont be afraid of them. What do you mean? Iam very interested in the breed. They are to me one of the most beautiful dogs. Bit want all the information I can find to make a good well rounded decision. Thanks
SV Rufus They can be intimidating when they challenge you in the beginning. If a puppy has been with it’s mother for the full 8 weeks, it will be a little easier but still. Mouthy + dominance + no known boundaries makes it a challenge :) If you’re having doubts, contact a good!! breeder, ask where their previous litters ended up, and try to visit someone. I HIGHLY advise meeting with a Riesenschnauzer before committing to one. And yes, it’s a commitment in the truest sense.
True. I feel it's the Same with the "American" labrador and the "English Lab. Big difference. I got the English show line lab. Keep him rawfed and fit. Such a well built dog. He is astonishing! But i guess the standards differes alot from AKC and European in both the show lines and field lines.
I love this lady. She’s very knowledgeable. I know a Giant Schnauzer named Annie. She’s really smart and friendly, i’m glad i’ve made good friends with her because she’s a true natural guard dog. She’s a finished champion now doing agility. She’s very protective but smart about it. Not unreasonable, her default is friendly but always sorta watchful. Very great dog. She’s actually not the best at agility but she’s really eager to please.
Gorgeous animals. I am totally sold on raw diets for dogs. Her dogs r just milling around relaxed even though ur there filming. Great choice in breeder...absolutely loved it!
Mrs Hammarstrom, your Giants are magnificent. I had a Giant in the 90's that had the body more similar to a Great Dane but I love the stockyness of your dogs. Thank you for sharing a little knowledge and a piece of your world with us.
My fav breed of dog,just perfect , great protector, healthy body,very smart , I wish to have one in the future, but I'm not planning on cropping his tail or ears.
With a lot of breeders of working breeds you typically don't have a choice with the tail part. Tails are docked when the puppies are at least 2 days old.
@@jaegerthedane3245 you can contact the breeder and tell them you have intrest in a puppy of a future litter but dont want them cropped, it is possible if you just ask them 😊
@@Lisse... Except cropping is typically when the puppy is already with the owner so you already have a choicd on whether or not you want to get it's eats cropped. With docking of working breeds, you are 9 times out of 10 stuck with a puppy that has a docked tail.
@@jaegerthedane3245 maybe thats the case where you live. But here in belgium before it was forbidden to crop ears and tails, dogs would only get docked tails if the next owners specifically asked for it before the puppy is born (in case of a respectable breeder, dogs are usually sold before they are actually born, really rare for a puppy to be bought after he is already born.) Now even the working dogs of the police force arent cropped or docked and they havent had any problems with it 😊 but thank god that adopting is a very popular thing in Belgium and our shelters often only have around 9 dogs.
I have my giant schnauzer, she’s a retired show dog. Won multiple best in shows. Her old owner HATES this lady. Not exactly sure why, but my dad talked to her about buying a giant from her, and the old owner said to not buy from her.
Show breeders and working line breeders generally don't get along much because they view the breed very differently. I'd never buy from a show breeder. IMHO breeding them just for looks is too one-sided, they totally disregard temperament and health. Just look what that approach has done to breeds like French Bulldog and English Bulldog... Buying from a pet breeder or a working line breeder is the most balanced approach (besides adopting, of course).
Thank you for a wonderful video Sylvia! My 1st two Giant Schnauzers were from Sylvia's line back in the early 90's. My 3rd was from Canada. Later I rescued 4 in need of a home and currently have one!
Almost everyone has a job, the top 10 dog breed list is gonna be the same lmao idiots. You might be tinking a top 10 dog breed list for people who are busy
Everybody's busy the top 10 dog breed list is going to be the same lnao idiots. You might be thinking top 10 list for people who don't have much free time.
We have owned Skansen Kennel dogs for 20 years. Not the giants but the mini's. Back in the day we would be able to talk with Sylvia unannounced. Butand picnic....Skansen kennels is a working farm and they are busy. Now you need an appt. I moved from CA to AZ and our neighbors/friends happened to own 2 giants from Skansen's. They have owned 3 sets of giants from Skansen's. Whenever I have had a questions or concern, which has not been very often, I can call and speak with Sylvia. We feed raw and our dogs don't go to the vet nor do they get shots after the first/last puppy shots. Sylvia is amazing. No nonsense and all common sense. She owns over 50 acres in Sonoma County CA. Her dogs are allowed to run freely with other sized dogs We did not get our pups until they were 12-14 weeks. It makes a difference for sure. Wonderful breed and breeder
Thankyou Silvia for the best dog that i ever had, that was your Boomerang and she lived to be 13 years and she was never sick, i miss her sooooo much❤️
Thank you for such a thorough view of the Giant Schnauzer! We loved a Miniature Schnauzer (Sasha) for over 12 yrs. She was our puppy sister/daughter and gave our lives and home meaning and purpose. The past two yrs have been extremely difficult. I agree 100%, she loved to be with us and share our feelings.
Connor Jared I love to see that you know when you can care for a dog!! So many selfish people are out there that get dogs because they think they are cool or cute, even if they cannot provide a lifestyle for the dog to thrive. The Siberian Husky and Belgian Malinois are most affected. The poor dogs suffer. Absolutely horrible.
Old school moustache. ❤ And oh the vets must hate her! JK. I love the fact that she mentioned about never having to take them to a vet if you feed them healthy and keep them well. ✌
Thank you Zeke for this one!!!!! I was hoping the first short video you did on giant schnauzers would lead to a longer one. You did NOT disappoint. 👍🏽🙏🏿
Think about the dogs. If they weren't supposed to have tails they would have been born without the..I love the look too, and I have a Schnauzer. You have taught me more about the in 5 min than anyone else has in many hrs. Thank you. My Schnauzer has her tail and it is beautiful and I do have to watch out for doors and such. She is very protective of me. It would not be smart for someone to show aggression toward me. She is well socialized and knows her job. She protects 3 houses when she is out of the house. Even the postman drives up to the house and honks his horn. She has never bitten anyone. Her size and the look is enough. She will get between me and anyone the thinks might be a threat. Oh! How I love how she loves me. She Sleeps on the foot of my bed.
Yeah, I will never understand the American attitude of "Lulz, I like the look, so crop, crop tail and ears go off". Or because you're annoyed they occasionally knock off stuff from tables? That's ridiculous. The tail and ears are extremely important for communication and shaping the ears to stand up this way actually takes weeks. It's not just a short procedure. Imagine your parents got a procedure on you as a baby that disables you from smiling (proper tail wagging in the case of docked tails) because they "don't like the look". The only situation where they should be docked is when there's health concerns with their tail and/or ears. Here in Germany the police use Giant Schnauzers for certain tasks and even they don't see the need to dock them, so I don't buy the "For some working dogs it's safer to get docked" excuse either. The police manages, so will you.
Thank you. Yes, agree, "they want to be with you all the time, they want to be inside your body." Geji Geji is my favorite, and I'm hoping to raise another giant schnauzer again, soon. Thank you for this helpful, informative lesson. Best dog ever
This woman is amazing for all she has accomplished and learned in her long life! I adore Schnauzers of every size, but my attention was first drawn to this wonderful lady!
While I don't think that this breed is for me I have always considered them to be one of the best breeds for people that want a large dog that is capable of doing just about anything and everything.
I had a giant who passed away In 2012 just shy of 11 years old. They really are a very special breed. I have had many dogs but none was quite like her. I love my current dogs but I still miss her
@@chuckD87 it's all opinion. People do things differently and have different experiences as a result, but something I should point out is that often times the screaming bad reviews are only seen more frequently than good reviews because people who have no complaints have nothing to say and therefore don't say anything. In other words, don't let bad reviews discourage you, this lady's 80 years old and has been working with these dogs all her life. She raises them well.
@@kylestanley7843 except her dogs have atrociously incorrect coats and her pattern lines are incorrect in grooming. Makes me pretty darn skeptical...lots of breeders have time, doesn't mean they're doing it right.
@@crashandfriends I'll give you that simply because I'm no professional on show dogs and their hair cuts. I find it odd that people think a certain hair cut is "correct", but I pose an opinion whereas you pose what I trust to be a fact.
Kyle Stanley he’s right tho... Schnauzers need specific hair care to have a beautiful coat. I also said in my other post that they look very different compared to Europeans. It’s a shame I can’t post pictures. Her dogs look a little grayish while mine for example is as shiny black as a black mirror. For the other people, doing something for a long time doesn’t mean you are doing it good...
Zake! My Man, you helped me convincing my partner to get a dog. I work mostly nights, so she and our daughter are home alone, we decided to get a dog. Not very common dog, we are getting CANE CORSO. Even Rottweiler is my favourite breed. I just want to share with you my excitement. Thank you Man! End of September - beginning of October we are going to get a puppy. I’ll keep you posted! And once again. Thanks for help!
We have a standard. His ears aren’t cropped. We didn’t have a choice, but we’re happy with his ears. They are so expressive. We picked him up at 9 weeks, and he is a very good natured dog. We’ve had him at the dog park when he had his shots. He plays well with dogs as small as Shitszus and as big as St. Bernards
Ibe owned three miniature schnauzer dogs. I cant wait until I can get a Giant. I grew up with German Shepherds. A giant will be like a GSD, without all the shedding. 💞
So Beautiful! I have had 6 Miniature Schnauzers that lived to 15 or 16 years. They are the most wonderful breed. I have always loved the Giant Schnauzer and hopefully one day I can get one.
I have had 7. Giants over the last 30 years. All were from Sylvias blood lines. I heartily recommend her kennel and her breeding. I currently have two PS males from her that are 10.5 yrs old. They are fabulous. I will never have any other breed! By the way they eat raw chicken skin bones and all every day👍🏻. Love them to death❤️
Gen McCardell miniatures are more stubborn then the giant ones. I always say, the mini’s act like they’re giants and the giants act like they’re mini’s. The giants do get the same amount power/pound so that’s something to keep in mind.
I did not know there was a Giant Schnauzer. I had half Rat Terrier and half Schnauzer (each parent being a pure breed). I took the runt of the litter -- she was the only one that looked just like her dad the Schnauzer, only smaller. People are mentioning how smart the giants are -- well I am here to tell you they do not have to be big to be smart. My little girl was extremely intelligent. Her human vocabulary understanding was remarkable. To test her, at one point when she had 11 squeaky toys and each one was given a name by me, I randomly scattered them all over the room. Then I asked her to get them, one by one, by name and she collected all 11, correctly as I asked for them. That blew me away. She was also a natural at protecting us, but she was not out of control. She welcomed people and other animals as long as they did not show any aggressive behavior to one of her family. Once she saw a sign of aggression, the acceptance was over and her defense mechanism kicked in. Such a good friend. She lived for 13 years and my heart still has a hole in it from where she belongs. It's been 10 plus years that she has been gone, and I still tear up when I think of her. I have never replaced her, and never will. She was amazing. This is one of the most wonderful breeds and they deserve the same love and loyalty that they give to you. This lady does a wonderful job explaining this breed. I am glad I found this video. Great day to all dog lovers out there.
She just described my Mini Schnauzer - loyal, intelligent, good with all ages, protective when he needs to be, rodent hunter extraordinaire, and just wants to be with me no matter the situation. 🥰
hi from 2024. I spent around 6 hours on UA-cam watching GSs videos - pros, cons, grooming, whatever. this one video covers it all. best food, best exercise, best socializing. that 'aha!' type of lesson, like when my granny told me to not get intimidated by the sourdough, because it's just a sourdough, and you can shape it whatever (and she was absolutely right).
I had one of Sylvia’s dogs. A giant. Skansen’s Dear Sammy “Sam.” I fed raw and he never went to the vet except for shots and to have foxtails taken out of his nose! He was 13 when he passed. He was the most incredible friend. Extremely smart, loyal, affectionate and yes protective. He loved people and they all loved him. RIP Sam. You are missed my friend.
RIP TO YOUR DOG
MY LOVE TO YOUR DOG
I'm so sorry for your loss😓😭 I'm getting my puppy in April 😊
Rip Sam
I didn't know you Sam but RIP
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@@arestheeurodobie9207 very good doggies I love mine
I had also had one of Sylvia's giants. He worked as a medical service dog for almost 14 years. He was 16 years when he passed away. He saved my life at least twice and his advanced obedience trainer & service dog trainers gave him the nickname, Einstein. They had never encountered such an incredibly smart dog. I wouldn't be here today if it hadn't been for my Giant Schnauzer. Thanks Sylvia!
This woman is incredible, she really knows exactly what she's talking about. With 70 years of experience I'll bet she is the best possible person to teach us about this breed. Great video Loved it. 🙂👍
Except she hasnt a clue when it comes to cropping nor does the whole of America to be fair. When will humans stop mutilating animals for their own personal gratification.
The real questions are does she have a website? where can I buy? lol
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@@stldweller hahaha 😂she never said that😂😂😂
@@stldweller as the apex predator on the planet I think docking a dogs tail and eyes for convenience and aesthetical purposes is a damn sight better than them being killed on mass via persistence hunting.
These dogs are super underrated. I've bred and raised Rottweilers and Cane Corsos my whole life. To this day a Giant Schnauzer is one on the strongest dogs I have ever owned or handled.
so would you say they are just as impressive with guarding as the rottweiler?
@@stldweller what a rottie or GS?
@@nicolaypastore yes hehe I'm sorry. Very alert dogs
Nico Pastore our giant is now 7mos old. If someone comes to our property she’ll protest them being there, once she sees we’re ok with them she backs off, but she keeps her eyes on them continuously and watches us to make sure we’re still ok. If someone comes into the house it’s on a whole other level! I would not come in if I didn’t know her. I have no doubt she would go after anyone who wasn’t invited. I feel so much safer when I’m here alone. And like I said she’s only 7 months. Great dog! They love their owners!!
Do u think a 16 yr old 5’11 170lbs can handle a giant schnauzer? Lmk 😂
Keeping the puppies until 10-16 weeks makes so much sense. More work for the breeders, but better socialization for the puppies. 😊
This depends a lot on the specific breeder and buyer that are going to socialize the dog. I agree socialization to other dogs is important, and the puppy will certainly "learn to speak dog" if they stay longer with the breeder. But I would only leave a puppy with the breeder for all of the first 12 weeks that are most important to socialization if they are also doing the following:
-Socializing to different kinds of people.
-Socializing to other, different looking dog breeds (and animals).
-Sounds, surfaces, grooming, etc
-Different environments, vehicles, and events. (We live in a city, if we'd let our puppy grow up on a farm, we'd be in trouble. In fact, our puppy needed to learn to go on buses, trains and trams, visit cafés and be calm around crowds of people).
-Potty training and obedience, starting leash work.
On the other hand, the earlier you get your puppy from the breeder the more important it will be to meet other dogs. You'll need to arrange a lot of off-leash play sessions, and you can't wait until they've had all their shots before doing it.
Leaving puppies with the breeder for that long won't guarantee better socialization. In large breeds with huge litters like this, 24 hours in a day are just not enough for a single person (breeder) to take each individual puppy on field trips to encounter traffic, crowds of people, unusual sounds, etc.
Of course, it depends on the puppy buyer's individual situation. If the new owner also doesn't have the time to take their puppy out a lot, not much will be lost. In that case, the puppy will at least get some more experience with being around other dogs (though in some really bad cases, the home environment at the breeder's is pretty toxic, with dogs being stressed out and looking to bully the weakest pack member).
But if the puppy buyer already has another dog, and some contacts with other dog owners, they can organize meet ups to socialize the puppy with their dogs, and achieve the same level of dog to dog socialization that a breeder could, IN ADDITION to socializing the puppy to other things as well.
@@animalobsessed1 This is what we are doing. Our puppy is from a litter of 9 and the breeder told us straight up she would not be able to provide enough socialization and training for all those puppies beyond their seventh week. We've been really active with having doggy playmates (different ages and breeds) and so far it seems our puppy speaks dog fluently. She also ignores dogs that we meet on a walk since she is so well-bonded to us.
She's also confident in all kinds of environments, loves meeting people and her obedience and potty training are coming along nicely.
@@emmamemma4162 That sounds great. What kind of dog do you have?
@@animalobsessed1 Thank you:) We have a Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén, or GBGV for short.
The GBGV is a scent hound that was bred for hunting rabbits in rocky and thorny terrain with hunters on foot (hence the "basset" aka shorter legs). They hunt in packs, so they tend not to get in fights with other dogs too easily. They are also goofy, happy-go-lucky dogs with a beautiful howl and impressive bark.
They can be stubborn, independent and aloof, since they are scent hounds it is not recommended to keep them off leash (but they don't run as far away as some other hunting dogs since they typically hunt in a smaller area). Obedience training needs to be started early, and you need patience and a sense of humor to train them, but they are generally calm and sociable even if they haven't had much training. They benefit greatly from doing any kind of scent work, especially tracking.
The GBGV is a medium-sized dog and it is the fastest runner in the basset group.
I got my first Standard Schnauzer from her in 1979 "Bozwell lived 15 yrs". My current Giant Schnauzer Kira is 13 years young.
Stephanie Moran I am trying to find her info. Do you know the name of her kennel
@Monica Earl idk if the info is still accurate, but she said in the very beginning of the video that she was from Skansen Kennel in California. Hope it helps!
My Giant schnauzer, Kira passed at 15 years, Miss her every day, so damn smart. wonderful support animal/person!
Ayka our first giant schnauzer protected our home for 13 years. i lived in a industrial area, theyre awere break ins every weekend when buisnesses were close. All those buisnesses had fancy sercurity systems. but over the years each place got broken into, accept our neighrbors and ours. We both had black giant schnauzers.
People dont fuck with them. And they know why.
We since have moved but we still had to get another one, schnauzers are just too great of a family member.
@@monicaearl3648 she used to pull us around on sleds in winter. man i miss her.
I do like natural ears and tails, but this woman has been breeding for *70 years*, and I wouldn't expect her to change her opinion at this point. Her dogs do look amazing, and I would love a GS someday. I'm also fond of Black Russian Terriers.
Cropped ears are so much safer if you swim them since they have hair and not fur so they tend towards ear infections with natural ears
Do you just like the look of long tail and ears? It’s much nicer for dog and owner with them cropped and docked
@@Wainfleetkx450f I've only had labs, collies, shepherds, and mutts so I've never had a docked or cropped dog. I just love the tail wagging and wonder if I would miss it. Plus I don't like the idea of putting the animal through an unnecessary procedure because of what might happen, such as an ear infection. My labs did plenty of swimming and never had an infection.
@@Wainfleetkx450f I don't want to make a huge deal about it though. I'm really liking the GS, and it might be hard to find an undocked puppy.
@@sunflower9797 They are best with t&a🐶😉
Sylvia is ahead of her time in nutrition for herself and her dogs! Our collective family has owned 5 Skansen Schnauzers (4 Giants and 1 Mini) and have loved them all!
What an excellent breeder! She truly cares for the breed and her dogs. Keeping puppies up to between 10 and 16 weeks to socialise them and give them basic training is fantastic, she basically does the hard work for the new owners😂
@Lost Hero how does she mutilate them?
@Lost Hero Oh please, cropping and docking is NOTHING compared to real abuse and mutilation. And if you think cropping and docking is so bad, then what about spaying and neutering? Spaying and neutering causes way more issues than cropping and docking and is also unneeded if people never let their dogs free roam.
Lost Hero mutilates them ?? For her ego?? Please do some research about ear cropping and tail docking, doesn’t harm the dog and can be beneficial.
Lost Hero Oh stfu you idiot! Cropping and docking is beneficial. The tail can be easily damaged and VERY painful for the dog if it hits something hard or gets caught in a door like she said. And floppy ears can result in a few diseases. Along with other stuff. Please know the facts before a stating a dumb azz opinion.
@Lost Hero wow...if u don't like cropping and docking...fine. others have no issue w/ it. All this moist emo crying is annoying and unnecessary. Mutilating...stop piercing babies ears. Stop cutting ur hair and fingernails...stop bathing it's KILLING ur skin cells. See how that snowballs into a hot steaming ball of emotional BS?
70 years, been doing this since 10years old. GOOD BREEDER FIND.
Also on a dog I've always had an interest in just knowing more about it.
Skansen may be the most respected breeder of Giant Schnauzers in the country.
I have had two Skansen Giants and I cannot recommend Skansen & Sylvia enough
@@brandischeffer2251 what's life like with a giant. I have been researching this breed for 2 years.
SV Rufus it really depends on what YOU are like.
If you have a dominant, strong willed personality, it can be great. If not, I really really really do not recommend this breed. I have seen quite a number of absolute disasters. These dogs are intense and they will challenge their owners regularly. If you aren’t able to NATURALLY enforce rules, boundaries and limitations without effort, pick a different breed. You want your dog to have less energy than you do for a harmonious life.
For me, these dogs are a lot of work, yes, but it comes easily for me. Keeping them mentally stimulated and physically drained is work but I am a strict person. For example, my current Giant came to me after failing five different homes in five years. For me, he is a great dog but I get it. He is not a great American style pet. You can’t drop him off at doggie day care. You can’t pet him all the time (he needs to earn his rewards and affection)...
They all need clear and strong leadership so as long as you are that type of person, they are fantastic.
SV Rufus They are very intuitive. If you get a puppy, get one from Sylvia. Skansen dogs are fantastic and never EVER encourage them to guard. When the doorbell rings, don’t ever say, “who is that?” in an excited tone etc. They WILL guard. All of them. But they are not aggressive.
In my experience, without any training, they actually go for the throat. I have never known one not to be good with children and NO ONE nefarious is getting close to the kids.
You should release this again after removing the audio track while she’s doing the interview.
Randall Spaulding it would sound terrible, and weird, which is why it’s there.
@@knoxherrington299 Sounds terrible now....
I agree its distracting. Wouldn't sound awful would sound like an older women breaking down everything you need to know.
@@knoxherrington299 are you mental? Why would it sound terrible?
Why?
I miss my girl Helga. She was the best dog anyone could ask for. I highly recommend this breed for anyone starting a family. They will fallow and protect your kids to the ends of the earth and if the time should come for this breed to lay down its life for you or your family it will do so happily and with great glory and honor. This breed will die happy knowing it saved its own. My love for this breed is unmatched by any other dog.
I have 15 yr old Skansen female. Every day with her has been a delight. She is doing fantastic for a senior dog and few can believe how old she is. She is loved and I'm admired for having such a regal and handsome dog. Training her was a lot of work but the ROI has been amazing. Sylvia, as others have commented, is fantastic. If was great to see her in this video.
I'm a Rottweiler lover, but this makes me very interested in the Giant Schnauzer. Especially the health and natural guarding aspect.
I adopted a Schnauzer, Poodle mix. She's been the best family dog. Very friendly but also a good guard dog. Highly recommend.
They go great together but do know that the GS will be more stubborn and require a slightly different approach to training (they get bored autistically fast 😂).
We have a Giant Schnauzer, got her when she was 13 weeks and she is 3 now and boy is she amazing. The natural guarding instincts in her are amazing, when my wife was pregnant she knew and she was very protective around strangers but with a good judgement, she has a very good judgement on sketchy people vs friendly people. Plays with our one year old boy very well and she takes the beatings from him without retaliation. When at the dog park she loves to play but when people walk around the fences she sits at attention and watches them until they are out of sight and when my wife leaves the dog park to change my sons diaper she goes to the fence and watches her all the way to the car and watches her walk back into the fenced area then resumes playing. None of this was taught to her just pure instinct.
Anyone who says that a breed or line of dogs has no health problems is flat-out lying. Giant Schanuzers have their share of health problems, please find out the truth if you go this route.
@@tracybithell2458 I agree. I don't think she intended to lie, I think she just worded it badly. I think she meant that she isn't aware of any health problems in her own lines.
Like any other breed that's been around since before health testing was a thing, of course the breed as a whole is going to have the occasional health problems in the gene pool.
When we had our Giant for 14 days, i told my wife: “it is just scary how smart this guy is”.
Something that happens once can be a coincidence for a Giant.
If it happens a second time, it becomes a rule.
If you are considering to get a Giant, you have to realize that he is smarter than you 😁
So true. Each owner think the same about his dog. Trust me I have seen enough intelligent dogs, but the Gian Schnauzer is smarter than the everage human. And he seems to be self aware of it, therefore very relaxed even when in Protective Mode.
That's SO true! My Giant Schnauzer had to take me to puppy training classes THE TIMES before I figured it all out! Hahaha
I will always be grateful to Sylvia for giving me one of the greatest joy's of my life. My Giant Schnauzer, Bailey turned 13 last April 23rd. She is still walking 2 miles a day with me and eats like a little horse. I raised Doberman's before Bailey and loved them as well but the Giant is just as smart and loves to play. They make excellent family protectors. On top of everything else they are simply beautiful.
Thomas Lucas / do they shed? Are they good for people with allergies? How much would you say on average bailey had to go to the vet for anything serious?
They're also great at socializing older dogs.
A few years ago I used to take problem cases with me to my home.
I basically only did half the work, because my Giant Schnauzer acted like a foster mother to these grown dogs. It was amazing every time.
It was so great to see you Sylvia. My Heidi (from you) is now 2 and loving life. I feed her exactly as you suggest and she is a healthy and happy joy. We walk (and swim, climb embankments, play with dog friends, do a small agility course, and hunt for voles) 2 hours everyday and the rest of the time she is at my feet or in my bed!! I don't know what I would do without her. Thank you Sylvia!!The best breeder on the planet!!!
I can’t believe they are featuring my Breeder on Dogumentary TV! Sylvia is a hard stoic woman, but she is dedicated to the health and longevity of her world-renowned bloodlines. Not someone you have a casual conversation with, believe me when I say hard, this woman takes 0 $hit and gives no fucks about your feelings. I love her!!!
She was born in Stockholm bud. Stockholm = Sweden 🇸🇪
Just love how much more we're talking about raw feeding!! Beautiful breed, would love to meet one irl.
I really enjoyed this one. I got a lot more fascinated with this breed bc of this particular breeder. Very no nonsense and practical, which tells me this breed is as well. Thanks for another great one Zeke.
I have a giant schnauzer. They are VERY intelligent and very active. I did dog agility and obedience with my dog and I never had to show her a trick more than once, during training she would instantly memorize everything and never forget it and would pick up on training right away. She even knows how to play hide and seek and wait for me until im done hiding and I didnt even have to teach her! Very powerful nose too and she loves to dig and hunt for things. I would say the only trouble with these breeds is they are super independent and are natural leaders so you have to establish who is alpha but they are also incredibly loyal. My dog is also good with other dogs and very friendly. If you get this dog, you need to work with them because they get bored easily.
When a doggo has a better beard than you. Sniff.
RahimMRyan lol
My best friend is a giant and I have to deal with her having a better beard than me every day. 😂
Soooo funny!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
The music is to loud once again. U need a music ear to adjust this. Take it little bit low. The sound takes the focus away from the important video
You make great videos, but why is the soundtrack playing while she's speaking?
This is for those of us who likes to listen with rhythm
What I like about this breed is that not only is it a guard dog, but also looks so beautiful. Though I'll take function and sound health over looks any day.
Huge respect to this excellent breeders who cares for the breed!
She sounds like a great breeder.
She doesn’t health test 😔
Documentary is
"the best" thing for dog lovers... Thank you!!!
Love you Silvia. My first riesenschnauzer was off of a dog named Beardie owned by Gayle Kibodeaux from Lafayette, Louisiana. I got the runt of the litter. At six months he punked his dad out. What a phenomenal dog? I lived on 200 acres and the house was on one acre unfenced. I trained him the boundries of the house and he would not cross it. He killed skunks. He would run past the skunk and make it spray. Then he would sit and watch as it moved out of the sprayed area. I observed him once and comanded him on stay, watch. He waited and when I said, "hit it," he ran and crushed its head on the run and ran past. Then came to me. No one came in my house without my permission and no ñne left with out it. But if I wad around he showed no agression to no one. Loved kids and playing with kids. Loved the vet but hated men
I had one of Silvia's giants and he was an amazing and intelligent dog, his puppies were well loked after by my friends who deeeply care for them.
Great interview with a legendary breeder. Thanks for bringing us such awesome content. Watching the full interview and then watching this edited version we can see how much work you put into polishing these videos for us. Great work!
So crazy how different the American and European Giant Schnauzers look.
I have a 15w old GS, his dad is European champion. European GS’s look fuller and wider and have a more beautiful coat, the show lines tho. American’s also don’t stand like a terrier which they still mainly are.
Warning to those who are considering the breed, they are NOT for the first time owner. They need a strong willed handler which won’t get afraid of them and is able to handle their character. They can get dominant (especially the males), are very stubborn and very intelligent at the same time.
Early socialization to people and dogs is important at young age because they have a natural tendency to guard and be wary of strangers once they pass 4-6 months of age. They are also mouthy, like she described. They aren’t inherit aggressive tho.
I love my little Odin, he’s the best!
When you say. An owner that wont be afraid of them.
What do you mean?
Iam very interested in the breed. They are to me one of the most beautiful dogs.
Bit want all the information I can find to make a good well rounded decision.
Thanks
SV Rufus They can be intimidating when they challenge you in the beginning. If a puppy has been with it’s mother for the full 8 weeks, it will be a little easier but still.
Mouthy + dominance + no known boundaries makes it a challenge :)
If you’re having doubts, contact a good!! breeder, ask where their previous litters ended up, and try to visit someone. I HIGHLY advise meeting with a Riesenschnauzer before committing to one.
And yes, it’s a commitment in the truest sense.
True. I feel it's the Same with the "American" labrador and the "English Lab. Big difference. I got the English show line lab. Keep him rawfed and fit. Such a well built dog. He is astonishing! But i guess the standards differes alot from AKC and European in both the show lines and field lines.
I love this lady. She’s very knowledgeable. I know a Giant Schnauzer named Annie. She’s really smart and friendly, i’m glad i’ve made good friends with her because she’s a true natural guard dog. She’s a finished champion now doing agility. She’s very protective but smart about it. Not unreasonable, her default is friendly but always sorta watchful. Very great dog. She’s actually not the best at agility but she’s really eager to please.
Gorgeous animals. I am totally sold on raw diets for dogs. Her dogs r just milling around relaxed even though ur there filming. Great choice in breeder...absolutely loved it!
Omfg!!! Sylvia!!! I am shocked and so elated that my Breeder is being featured on Dogumentary TV!!!
Mrs Hammarstrom, your Giants are magnificent. I had a Giant in the 90's that had the body more similar to a Great Dane but I love the stockyness of your dogs. Thank you for sharing a little knowledge and a piece of your world with us.
How can i find the giant schuazer breeder , want to buy puppy
I heard her fine over the music and my volume wasn’t even all the way up
@@stldweller the issue is not as bad if you watch at double speed. im not bothered by the background noise.
Dogs not speaking dog language is so true and large part of the reason for aggressive dogs
My fav breed of dog,just perfect , great protector, healthy body,very smart , I wish to have one in the future, but I'm not planning on cropping his tail or ears.
With a lot of breeders of working breeds you typically don't have a choice with the tail part. Tails are docked when the puppies are at least 2 days old.
@@jaegerthedane3245 you can contact the breeder and tell them you have intrest in a puppy of a future litter but dont want them cropped, it is possible if you just ask them 😊
@@Lisse... Except cropping is typically when the puppy is already with the owner so you already have a choicd on whether or not you want to get it's eats cropped. With docking of working breeds, you are 9 times out of 10 stuck with a puppy that has a docked tail.
@@jaegerthedane3245 maybe thats the case where you live. But here in belgium before it was forbidden to crop ears and tails, dogs would only get docked tails if the next owners specifically asked for it before the puppy is born (in case of a respectable breeder, dogs are usually sold before they are actually born, really rare for a puppy to be bought after he is already born.) Now even the working dogs of the police force arent cropped or docked and they havent had any problems with it 😊 but thank god that adopting is a very popular thing in Belgium and our shelters often only have around 9 dogs.
@@jaegerthedane3245 thanks for answering!! But I live in Poland and cropping is illegall here, thankfully
I have my giant schnauzer, she’s a retired show dog. Won multiple best in shows. Her old owner HATES this lady. Not exactly sure why, but my dad talked to her about buying a giant from her, and the old owner said to not buy from her.
Show breeders and working line breeders generally don't get along much because they view the breed very differently.
I'd never buy from a show breeder. IMHO breeding them just for looks is too one-sided, they totally disregard temperament and health. Just look what that approach has done to breeds like French Bulldog and English Bulldog...
Buying from a pet breeder or a working line breeder is the most balanced approach (besides adopting, of course).
Can you guys turn down the music???
Thank you for a wonderful video Sylvia! My 1st two Giant Schnauzers were from Sylvia's line back in the early 90's. My 3rd was from Canada. Later I rescued 4 in need of a home and currently have one!
please do a top 10 list dog breed list for people that have a Job!!! like if you agree.
Edit: if its possible the Ibizan Hound would be great!
How bout a please dude
Almost everyone has a job, the top 10 dog breed list is gonna be the same lmao idiots.
You might be tinking a top 10 dog breed list for people who are busy
Everybody's busy the top 10 dog breed list is going to be the same lnao idiots. You might be thinking top 10 list for people who don't have much free time.
@@lamarg.7462 yes teacher 😆😆jk
@@jeddy_bravo 👌
We have owned Skansen Kennel dogs for 20 years. Not the giants but the mini's. Back in the day we would be able to talk with Sylvia unannounced. Butand picnic....Skansen kennels is a working farm and they are busy. Now you need an appt. I moved from CA to AZ and our neighbors/friends happened to own 2 giants from Skansen's. They have owned 3 sets of giants from Skansen's. Whenever I have had a questions or concern, which has not been very often, I can call and speak with Sylvia. We feed raw and our dogs don't go to the vet nor do they get shots after the first/last puppy shots. Sylvia is amazing. No nonsense and all common sense. She owns over 50 acres in Sonoma County CA. Her dogs are allowed to run freely with other sized dogs We did not get our pups until they were 12-14 weeks. It makes a difference for sure. Wonderful breed and breeder
Thankyou Silvia for the best dog that i ever had, that was your Boomerang and she lived to be 13 years and she was never sick, i miss her sooooo much❤️
Than it's time for a new one 😊💖
Had a black shadow named Maximus. He was a black giant schnauzer. I miss him so....he was such a beautiful precious soul..... Loved this video....
Thank you for such a thorough view of the Giant Schnauzer! We loved a Miniature Schnauzer (Sasha) for over 12 yrs. She was our puppy sister/daughter and gave our lives and home meaning and purpose. The past two yrs have been extremely difficult. I agree 100%, she loved to be with us and share our feelings.
Dream dog for me personally right here, once I work a little less and have a little more space then I will get one. Wow, what a dog.
Connor Jared I love to see that you know when you can care for a dog!! So many selfish people are out there that get dogs because they think they are cool or cute, even if they cannot provide a lifestyle for the dog to thrive. The Siberian Husky and Belgian Malinois are most affected. The poor dogs suffer. Absolutely horrible.
Old school moustache. ❤
And oh the vets must hate her! JK. I love the fact that she mentioned about never having to take them to a vet if you feed them healthy and keep them well.
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Thank you Zeke for this one!!!!! I was hoping the first short video you did on giant schnauzers would lead to a longer one. You did NOT disappoint. 👍🏽🙏🏿
Think about the dogs. If they weren't supposed to have tails they would have been born without the..I love the look too, and I have a Schnauzer. You have taught me more about the in 5 min than anyone else has in many hrs. Thank you. My Schnauzer has her tail and it is beautiful and I do have to watch out for doors and such. She is very protective of me. It would not be smart for someone to show aggression toward me. She is well socialized and knows her job. She protects 3 houses when she is out of the house. Even the postman drives up to the house and honks his horn. She has never bitten anyone. Her size and the look is enough. She will get between me and anyone the thinks might be a threat. Oh! How I love how she loves me. She Sleeps on the foot of my bed.
Yeah, I will never understand the American attitude of "Lulz, I like the look, so crop, crop tail and ears go off". Or because you're annoyed they occasionally knock off stuff from tables? That's ridiculous. The tail and ears are extremely important for communication and shaping the ears to stand up this way actually takes weeks. It's not just a short procedure. Imagine your parents got a procedure on you as a baby that disables you from smiling (proper tail wagging in the case of docked tails) because they "don't like the look". The only situation where they should be docked is when there's health concerns with their tail and/or ears. Here in Germany the police use Giant Schnauzers for certain tasks and even they don't see the need to dock them, so I don't buy the "For some working dogs it's safer to get docked" excuse either. The police manages, so will you.
She is like no vets no groomers lol she is the Goat 🐐
This Lady knows what shes doing!!..Good work!!👍🏼
I totally agree with this lady! 16 weeks is best time for puppies to be re-homed!
Thank you. Yes, agree, "they want to be with you all the time, they want to be inside your body." Geji Geji is my favorite, and I'm hoping to raise another giant schnauzer again, soon. Thank you for this helpful, informative lesson. Best dog ever
Wonderfull dog. Not too aggressive, while still being loyal, it's also got a Great appearance, very smart and very playful.
The best dog I have ever had. Sylvia is an awesome breeder. Very knowledgeable and great to talk to.
This woman is amazing for all she has accomplished and learned in her long life! I adore Schnauzers of every size, but my attention was first drawn to this wonderful lady!
While I don't think that this breed is for me I have always considered them to be one of the best breeds for people that want a large dog that is capable of doing just about anything and everything.
I had a giant who passed away In 2012 just shy of 11 years old. They really are a very special breed. I have had many dogs but none was quite like her.
I love my current dogs but I still miss her
I dont think you can beat this breeder, and her years experience. TOP DOG video.
01REDEYEDDEVIL I follow some of the work Giant schnauzer groups on Facebook and there are a lot of people who really think badly about this breeder
@@chuckD87 it's all opinion. People do things differently and have different experiences as a result, but something I should point out is that often times the screaming bad reviews are only seen more frequently than good reviews because people who have no complaints have nothing to say and therefore don't say anything.
In other words, don't let bad reviews discourage you, this lady's 80 years old and has been working with these dogs all her life. She raises them well.
@@kylestanley7843 except her dogs have atrociously incorrect coats and her pattern lines are incorrect in grooming. Makes me pretty darn skeptical...lots of breeders have time, doesn't mean they're doing it right.
@@crashandfriends I'll give you that simply because I'm no professional on show dogs and their hair cuts. I find it odd that people think a certain hair cut is "correct", but I pose an opinion whereas you pose what I trust to be a fact.
Kyle Stanley he’s right tho... Schnauzers need specific hair care to have a beautiful coat. I also said in my other post that they look very different compared to Europeans. It’s a shame I can’t post pictures. Her dogs look a little grayish while mine for example is as shiny black as a black mirror.
For the other people, doing something for a long time doesn’t mean you are doing it good...
Zake! My Man, you helped me convincing my partner to get a dog. I work mostly nights, so she and our daughter are home alone, we decided to get a dog. Not very common dog, we are getting CANE CORSO. Even Rottweiler is my favourite breed. I just want to share with you my excitement. Thank you Man! End of September - beginning of October we are going to get a puppy. I’ll keep you posted! And once again. Thanks for help!
Congratulations!!! Send pics I’ll post them on my IG.
Dogumentary TV I definitely will!
We have a standard. His ears aren’t cropped. We didn’t have a choice, but we’re happy with his ears. They are so expressive. We picked him up at 9 weeks, and he is a very good natured dog. We’ve had him at the dog park when he had his shots. He plays well with dogs as small as Shitszus and as big as St. Bernards
I can only imagine how much she is charging for her pups!
Actually it's not too bad, her price is just right !!
@@arestheeurodobie9207 yeah...to people who are willing to pay that price! But overall, that is crazy for anyone to pay that much for a dog!
I loved my giant. She was amazing and I will never forget her.
Me too, he died a few weeks ago, he was incredible. Schnauzers are the best dog ever
Ibe owned three miniature schnauzer dogs. I cant wait until I can get a Giant. I grew up with German Shepherds. A giant will be like a GSD, without all the shedding. 💞
So good to finally hear someone in America pronounce Schnauzer right!
This was excellent and she explained this breed like no other individual, I’ve heard before.
What a fantastic lady! I love her! Really great approach, knowledge of the breed and very helpful, thank you!
So Beautiful! I have had 6 Miniature Schnauzers that lived to 15 or 16 years. They are the most wonderful breed. I have always loved the Giant Schnauzer and hopefully one day I can get one.
Best dog channel hands down good job man you've come along way. Long time subscriber here
Bodyguard behind Sylvia. Lol
Learning The Dog Language nice to know not to take it away from the litter after 16 weeks thank you Madam Sylvia.
We love functional dogs with jobs! Maybe the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever will make an appearance on this channel...?
I have had 7. Giants over the last 30 years. All were from Sylvias blood lines. I heartily recommend her kennel and her breeding. I currently have two PS males from her that are 10.5 yrs old. They are fabulous. I will never have any other breed! By the way they eat raw chicken skin bones and all every day👍🏻. Love them to death❤️
I always think of GIANT SCHNAUZERS as a Doberman in a Scottish terrier costume.
Really nice to hear the history of the breed and it's origin breeds
Great video. That breeder is so knowledgeable. Love my miniature Schnauzer but don't think I can handle such a large breed.
Gen McCardell miniatures are more stubborn then the giant ones. I always say, the mini’s act like they’re giants and the giants act like they’re mini’s. The giants do get the same amount power/pound so that’s something to keep in mind.
I love them with their long happy tails and floppy ears.
0:50 in and I can hear the Swedish a mile away :)
Sylvia describes GS so well. Wish I was close to the kennel to get my self a GS
Sylvia is a beautiful soul, and this is reflected in her dogs
Sincerity n expertise from a veteran breeder
Champion of this great breed.
May yr line of dogs carry on yr good work.
Sylvia’s fantastic! I had a Skansen Giant. Webster, what a wonderful friend he was. Great looks and wonderful temperament. I sure loved him.
That lady is amazing at 80+yo and those dogs are incredible
Reliable and sturdy dog and grandma. If you add a Corolla, you can call this the most reliable family 😂
thanks this video was very informative.
Great show! Where’s the arctic breeds? Malamutes!
don't forget huskys!
Love this video. Thank you for sharing your experience on Giant Schnauzer. I’ve three Mini Schnauzer and their being great dogs.
Great breed. Please do one on the original Standard Schnauzer.. they have all the qualities of the GS but in a smaller package.
Singh da Schnauzer really?!
Who decided it was ok to blast royalty free music over this human encyclopedia.
Great video. I love the breed, but I felt like the background music was a little to loud.
worry about cancer in this breed I lost mine to cancer =(
I did not know there was a Giant Schnauzer. I had half Rat Terrier and half Schnauzer (each parent being a pure breed). I took the runt of the litter -- she was the only one that looked just like her dad the Schnauzer, only smaller. People are mentioning how smart the giants are -- well I am here to tell you they do not have to be big to be smart. My little girl was extremely intelligent. Her human vocabulary understanding was remarkable. To test her, at one point when she had 11 squeaky toys and each one was given a name by me, I randomly scattered them all over the room. Then I asked her to get them, one by one, by name and she collected all 11, correctly as I asked for them. That blew me away. She was also a natural at protecting us, but she was not out of control. She welcomed people and other animals as long as they did not show any aggressive behavior to one of her family. Once she saw a sign of aggression, the acceptance was over and her defense mechanism kicked in. Such a good friend. She lived for 13 years and my heart still has a hole in it from where she belongs. It's been 10 plus years that she has been gone, and I still tear up when I think of her. I have never replaced her, and never will. She was amazing. This is one of the most wonderful breeds and they deserve the same love and loyalty that they give to you. This lady does a wonderful job explaining this breed. I am glad I found this video. Great day to all dog lovers out there.
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I love my GS so much! So affectionate and smart. Thank you for this video
She just described my Mini Schnauzer - loyal, intelligent, good with all ages, protective when he needs to be, rodent hunter extraordinaire, and just wants to be with me no matter the situation. 🥰
The feeding habit alone just left me broke! LOL!!! The dog will be eating better than I do!!
I’ve been wanting one of these for the longest .. previously had a cane corso
hi from 2024. I spent around 6 hours on UA-cam watching GSs videos - pros, cons, grooming, whatever. this one video covers it all. best food, best exercise, best socializing. that 'aha!' type of lesson, like when my granny told me to not get intimidated by the sourdough, because it's just a sourdough, and you can shape it whatever (and she was absolutely right).