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Giant Schnauzer Club

Giant Schnauzer Club

Founded 1979

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Black & Silver Accepted

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 01/04/2026 by draxpark20/04/2026

The colour black & silver has officially been accepted by the Royal Kennel Club and included in the breed standard.     Colour Pure black Pepper and salt: Shades range from dark iron grey to light grey; hairs banded black/light/black. … Continue reading →

Population Analysis

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 09/01/2026 by draxpark03/02/2026

Giant Schnauzer Population Analysis “To safeguard and manage genetic diversity of each breed, breeders need to make informed decisions based on the specific characteristics of their breed. Since the previous population analysis in 2015, we have expanded our understanding of … Continue reading →

CGC Epilepsy Update

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 28/11/2025 by draxpark03/12/2025

The Canine Genetics Centre epilepsy project has entered it’s final stage and awaiting the return of data. The CGC have identified around 800 variants of interest and are analysing these in 1000 dogs… that is a whole lot of data!!! … Continue reading →

Innate Health Assessment

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 19/11/2025 by draxpark16/12/2025

On 19th November the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) launched the Innate Health Assessment (IHA). It is an assessment of conformation that includes ten visible criteria, with dogs that score at least 8/10 awarded a pass. The assessment … Continue reading →

International Health Results

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 24/10/2025 by draxpark03/12/2025

The Kennel Club is now able to record official international health scheme screening results in their database. These results will appear on Health Test Result Finder as “Test result with owner” and will be eligible for Find a Puppy Health … Continue reading →

BVA Hip/Elbow Screening Webinar

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 03/07/2025 by draxpark08/07/2025

BVA Hip & Elbow Screening Explained: Tools for responsible dog breeding

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KC Approve HUU DNA Test

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 19/06/2025 by draxpark19/06/2025

*Kennel Club Approve HUU DNA Test* The Kennel Club has officially approved the DNA testing scheme for hyperuricosuria (HUU) in the Giant Schnauzer, and have added the test to the Breed Health Standard ‘Best Practice’. If you’ve already had your Giant … Continue reading →

Epilepsy Update May 2025

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 23/05/2025 by draxpark25/06/2025

MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →

Health Standard Update

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 23/05/2025 by draxpark02/06/2025

The Kennel Club Health Standard HUU DNA Test added to Health Standard. The Kennel Club Health Standard Advisory Panel meeting 21st May 2025 reviewed mutation frequency data for DNA tests, and added HUU DNA testing to the Best Practice category, … Continue reading →

Epilepsy Update Feb 2025

Giant Schnauzer Club Posted on 07/02/2025 by draxpark07/02/2025

MORE SAMPLES STILL NEEDED Latest epilepsy research update from the Canine Genetics Centre The CGC will be finalising sample collections in summer for the next phase of the project. Please swab your dog and send it back as soon as … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Schnauzer Club Events

  • May 10
    SCGB AGM & Fun Day 2026

    Baginton Village Hall, Coventry
  • Jul 12
    NSC Fun Day

    Eggborough Village Hall, Selby
  • Jul 19
    GSC Open Show 2026

    Tomlinsons Boarding Kennels, Markfield Leicester

Latest News

  • Black & Silver Accepted
    The colour black & silver has officially been …
  • Population Analysis
    Giant Schnauzer Population Analysis “To …
  • CGC Epilepsy Update
    The Canine Genetics Centre epilepsy project has …

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  • Open Show Feb 2026
    15/02/2026
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