A netizen recently spotted an enormous dog standing on the street, estimated to be about 160 centimeters tall when standing upright. Upon asking, they discovered it was a relatively rare breed known as the Giant Schnauzer.
One user shared that while walking down the street, they saw a massive black dog so large it resembled a small horse. The dog's height when standing was roughly 160 cm—tall enough that it seemed like a child could ride it to school. Initially, the user had no idea what breed the dog was, as its size and shape were unlike anything they had seen before.
When they asked the owner, the response was that the dog was a Giant Schnauzer. At first, the user thought the owner was joking, but after researching, they found out that Giant Schnauzers are indeed a real breed with such impressive size, which amazed many netizens and expanded their knowledge.
About the Giant Schnauzer
According to Wikipedia, the Giant Schnauzer originated in 17th century Germany and is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds. Historically, they were used on farms to herd livestock and guard property, later transitioning to city watchdog roles. The breed gained popularity after serving as military dogs during World War I and World War II.
Netizens' Reactions
Numerous photos of Giant Schnauzers have attracted many online admirers. Comments under posts include expressions of surprise and admiration such as:
- "First time seeing one!"
- "Never seen anything like this before."
- "Such a handsome dog."
- "Standing taller than me!"
- "There's also the Giant Poodle and Giant Tibetan Mastiff."
- "Before clicking: I wonder how 'giant' it really is. After clicking: Wow!!"
This rare giant breed continues to fascinate dog lovers and curious onlookers alike, proving that sometimes reality can be even more impressive than imagination.
