Giant Schnauzer Chin

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Giant Schnauzer Chin

7-48 lbs

9-18"

United States

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Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer Chin is a mix between a Japanese Chin and a Giant Schnauzer, two very different sized dogs, so your pet may vary in stature and build depending on which parent breed is more dominant. Common colors are black, salt and pepper, white, red, possibly with tan points. The coat of your hybrid could be wiry, hard, and dense like the Giant Schnauzer or silky and long like the Japanese Chin. Your pet is likely to need moderate maintenance and is likely to shed a fair bit. A Giant Schnauzer is energetic and intelligent and will need regular exercise, unlike a Japanese Chin who will be happy with less as long as he is around his family. The Giant Schnauzer Chin is not recommended for people with young children, especially if the hybrid is on the large size and has an exuberant personality.

Purpose
​Companion pet, working dog


Date of Origin
Unknown


Ancestry
Giant Schnauzer, Japanese Chin

Giant Schnauzer Chin Health

Average Size

Height: 10-20 inches Weight: 8-50 lbs

Height: 9-18 inches Weight: 7-48 lbs

Major Concerns

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Heart Murmur

Minor Concerns

Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

Occasional Diagnoses

Eye Problems

Occasional Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Giant Schnauzer Chin Breed History

The Giant Schnauzer Chin is a combination of a Giant Schnauzer and a Japanese Chin. The Giant Schnauzer was developed in Germany as one of the three distinct Schnauzer breeds, Miniature, Standard and Giant. Originally used as farm workers, the breed also excelled at rat and vermin control. Talented at guarding as well, this breed has been around since ancient times. Ancestors of the Giant Schnauzer are thought to be the Wolf Spitz, the Wirehaired Pinscher, and the German Poodle. The Giant Schnauzer Club of America was founded in 1962. Despite its name, the earliest origins of the Japanese Chin are to be found in China, not Japan. Thought to have originated in the Chinese imperial court, they were highly prized and often given as gifts. Some historians believe that the Pekingese, which also has his origins in China, was developed from the Japanese Chin, which are also known as Japanese Spaniels. In Japan the dogs were restricted to those of royal blood. There is some evidence that the first Japanese Chin were given as gifts by the Emperor of Japan to an American naval officer Commodore Matthew Perry in 1853 when he sailed into Uraga Harbor near Edo — now Tokyo — and introduced Japan to international trade. He was apparently given seven dogs, two of which survived the passage back to the USA where some of the owners included President Franklin Pierce, then-Secretary-of-War Jefferson Davis, and Perry's daughter, Caroline Perry Belmont. They were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888.

Giant Schnauzer Chin Breed Appearance

The Giant Schnauzer Chin is a mix between a Japanese Chin and a Giant Schnauzer. Common colors are likely to be black, salt and pepper, white, and red, while the coat could be wiry, hard, and dense like the Giant Schnauzer or silky and long like the Japanese Chin. The two parent breeds are very different, with the Giant Schnauzer having a large, muscular body with a distinct beard and eyebrows. They have oval shaped eyes which are dark brown and deep-set and tails that are usually docked. The Japanese Chin is also quite sturdily built but is much smaller than a Giant Schnauzer with a short face, and large expressive eyes. They have feathered ears, and feathering on the back of the front legs. The tail is plumed. Your hybrid will take on the most dominant features of the parent, though typically this hybrid is seen with the characteristic eyebrow and beard features.

Eye Color Possibilities

Brown

Nose Color Possibilities

Black

Coat Color Possibilities

Black

White

Red

Brown

Coat Length

Short Medium Long

Coat Density

Sparse Normal Dense

Coat Texture

Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Giant Schnauzer Chin Breed Maintenance

The Giant Schnauzer Chin is likely to need moderate maintenance like both the parent breeds. The Giant Schnauzer is hypoallergenic but the Japanese Chin isn’t, so care of the coat will depend on who your pet most takes after. The Giant Schnauzer needs trimming around the eyebrows, beard, and on the body but the Japanese Chin doesn’t need his fur trimmed or clipped, apart from occasionally around the feet. Your pet won’t need a lot grooming to keep looking good and doesn’t shed much either. Like the parent breeds, your pet is unlikely to need brushing more than once a week. Try to brush your dog’s teeth daily to prevent any dental issues and check ears for dirt or wax. If necessary, wipe them gently with damp cotton wool. Nails also need to be checked to see if they need clipping or care.

Brushes for Giant Schnauzer Chin

Pin Brush

Slicker Brush

Scissors

Nail Clipper

Brushing Frequency

Daily Weekly Monthly

Giant Schnauzer Chin Temperament

A Giant Schnauzer Chin is likely to take on many of the traits of their parent breeds so is likely to be a great family pet preferably in a home with older children. The Giant Schnauzer is very protective of his family and wary of strangers but is a playful, energetic dog. They are very intelligent dogs but will need early socialization as they can be aggressive with other dogs and cats. A Japanese Chin is a bit harder to train especially when it comes to housetraining. They love being with people and are playful, happy dogs. They are a bit like cats in that they love to climb and groom themselves. Japanese Chins need to be kept on a leash when outdoors as they do chase other animals. They don’t need a huge amount of exercise and don’t like being left alone for too long. Your hybrid will be a wonderful combination of the two, who will thrive on consistent but patient training. Direction is welcomed and necessary so that your hybrid understands his place in the household.

Giant Schnauzer Chin Activity Requirements

Depending on which parent breed the Giant Schnauzer Chin most takes after will depend on how much exercise will be required. A Giant Schnauzer needs a least one hour of strenuous exercise every day and can become very destructive if he doesn’t get enough. They love going for runs or long walks and need to be on a leash as do Japanese Chins so they don’t chase other dogs. The Japanese Chin needs very little exercise and is happy as long as their owner is close by. They do well in an apartment unlike the Giant Schnauzer, who needs to have a yard to play in, though he should still live indoors. Both parent breeds tolerate colder weather more than the heat so don’t walk them when it is too hot.

Activity Level

Low
Medium
High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
8 miles

Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes

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Giant Schnauzer Chin Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
Daily Cost
$1.20 - $1.90
Monthly Cost
$34.00 - $52.00