giant schnauzer

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giant schnauzer

A dog of a breed developed in Germany, similar in appearance to but larger than the standard schnauzer and often used as a guard or police dog.

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giant schnauzer - a large schnauzer

schnauzer - old German breed of sturdy black or greyish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle ranging in size from fairly small to very large; used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs

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