Temperament in a large breed dog is always important for multiple reasons. Giant Schnauzers are big and can be a handful if not trained, socialized, and come from stable parents. Coat type and country of origin has nothing to do with the outcome of your pup's temperament. Giants can have different personalities depending on what breeder and bloodlines you get your dog from so it's important to tell your goals and situation to your breeder. This is so you can get the dog that best fits you. Not all giants are meant to be a family dog with children and not all giants are meant to be working dogs. Some breeders have a tendency to breed more for working purposes and have a little harder temperament and tend not to be ideal family dogs. Some breeders breed for loving family dogs that are wonderful in a family situation. It's very important if you're bringing in a giant into a family situation you look for a very stable well tempered dog. Shyness and overly aggressive behavior is not acceptable and are things you should watch out for and avoid. Three things that really shape your dog 1.) Breeder Socialization - Things like letting people play with the pups. Handling the pups when they're young is very important. Getting the pups used to things like grass, other dogs, and people are all things breeders should start out doing before you get your pup. 2.) Bloodlines of your pup - It's important you do research on the temperaments of the sire and dam because the old saying "the apple doesn't fall to far from the tree" is very true. The temperaments of the parents most of the time is a good indication what you'll have when your pup is full grown. So do your research. 3.) Owner Socialization - Things like getting your pup to the pet store, parks, friends houses, walks, etc… In other words get your dog out in the world and used to seeing people and new things. Things to ask your breeder How's the temperament of the parents? How's the temperament of the dogs out of similar bloodlines? What's the temperament like of the puppies? What kinds of things have you done with the pups so far? Author Michael Rutkas 10 / 12 / 02

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