How long does a Giant Schnauzer live?

The listed lifespan for a Giant Schnauzer is 10–13 years.

How tall is a Giant Schnauzer?

The listed height for a Giant Schnauzer is 25.5–27.5 in (male), 23.5–25.5 in (female).

Is a Giant Schnauzer good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Giant Schnauzer is 3 out of 5.

When is a Giant Schnauzer full grown?

The growth size band for a Giant Schnauzer is up to 24 months.

Working Group

Giant Schnauzer

Giant Schnauzer is a large dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 75–95 lb (male), 55–80 lb (female), height is 25.5–27.5 in (male), 23.5–25.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Loyal, Trainable.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan10–13 years

Weight75–95 lb (male), 55–80 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Height

25.5–27.5 in (male), 23.5–25.5 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

4 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11.5 years is about 1.1 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 75 lb is about 15.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as double, wiry, medium. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 52 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Thyroid Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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