The first of the Giants was imported to the U.S., likely in the ’20s and ’30s by German immigrants. Soon, both American police forces and army forces were adding the large and highly intelligent breed to their ranks. (14/15) by Judy Powell September 17, 2020, 7:44 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 14/15 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 Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.