The useful breed played an important role in the German army during the First World War, especially those of the Giant variety. They served as guard dogs and aids to doctors in the Red Cross. (12/15) by Judy Powell September 17, 2020, 7:44 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 12/15 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 Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.