Giant Schnauzers: To better understand the nature of the Schnauzer you must know their background.

They were first bred in the rural arias of southern Germany with the aim to be stable dog, pig herder, rat catchers, cattle drover and children’s playmate. They were use to play a useful role in every aspect of life in the countryside. Most of these jobs were executed in summer as well as winter, on sunny, rainy, snowy, or freezing days: that one moment the schnauzer enjoyed the coziness of the fireplace in the living room—the next moment—joyful trotting in a miserable rain.

From this background, we may conclude that the main characteristics of the Schnauzers nature are happiness, determination, and loyalty. He is a happy dog, because he enjoys all that he does, because he only does what he enjoys. They enjoy playing games. Today they are more of a companion.

In all honesty, I must conclude that the Schnauzer is a fantastic dog but do not expect to program him like a computer or expect him to be a slave.

He will only give you his true heart and soul, if he finds you worthy.

A Schnauzer is  devoted to his owner and family. At first he will show suspicion towards strangers, but when they show their good intentions, he will accept them. High spirited, reliable companion dog, easy to train, needs lots of exercise or a big yard.   

When an opponent threatens, he will fight. Schnauzers will grow up with other dogs, and the hierarchy of the pack will be established (usually the schnauzer ends up to be the leader).

His height to length ratio makes him almost square. He has a long head with arched, bushy eyebrows, giving him an alert, intelligent expression.

He loves water, either to swim or play in.

His smart looking coat is harsh, with an undercoat. Need some stripping or trimming to look neat, otherwise easily groomed (loves to be brushed) Once seen a Schnauzer you will never forget him, he makes a lasting impression.    

Estelle and Elridge Lansdell is our names, we live on a farm in Bethlehem, OFS.  We love Giant Schnauzers, that is why we breed them for 11 years now. The kennel name is Lanstone Schnauzers, we are registered with KUSA

With our Giants around us, in our home, and yard, they are every where, always with you, lying on your feet or at you side. We feel safe, even though we are not young anymore. There are 10 adults and a nine month old female.  

From the oldest:

Hofburg Mirela von Osij she is almost 12 years old and on pension. Is still a mother to all the other dogs

Brenorman  Baron Rudolf.  He is one of my stud dogs, and my personal guard and companion

Lanstone Ursula Autuma. She is the leader of the females, very well built, likes her food and very fond of Elridge.

Lanstone Delphinus Augusta, lovely nature. Brings me all kind of present all the time

Lanstone Abatan Saron, will always try to get my attention by sitting up straight.

Emir Modus Vivendi Lubin, we imported him from Poland, a place called Lubin. Very big lively and full of joy. Loves his harem.

Lanstone Gerna Garbona Also very loving and motherly. Likes to chase the birds                                                                                                                                                                

Skansen Sylvia Santa Rosa, we imported her from  California last year. Her ears are cropped and tail is docked.  Very playful, likes to carry things around. Better keep my house neat or she will turn it upside down.

Lanstone Sheron Dasha Uzzen, she is 5 years old, the first time she got pregnant, she was too big to give natural birth. The vet gave her a cesarean,  In the end there were 15 puppies, the vet could only save 5. Her womb was so damaged they had to remove it. She is now also on pension and also very protective of me, does not allow our staff to come near me.

Lanstone Sarah Lady of Leisure, she is our baby, will only be ready in 2012. Very soft heart and loving - a real lap dog.

The legal stuff

We register our puppies with KUSA. We  have a Purchase Agreement to be signed by both parties. There is a breed restriction, unless otherwise agreed.