Known as the riesenschnauzer, which translates to Giant Snouter, this breed was likely mixed with the black Great Dane to make it an even better cattle, sheep, and guard dog. (6/15) by Judy Powell September 17, 2020, 7:44 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 6/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The word schnauzer originally comes from the German word schnauze, which means snouter. Next article The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a fiercely independent dog that has no problem taking charge. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.