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Giant Schnauzers, and giant dogs in general, have no business being as funny as they are. You might think that being bigger would mean they’re more sophisticated, or that they understand things better… But it seems to mean the opposite. It’s amazing.
These Giant Schnauzers, for example, were three strong. They might look like they could take on an entire herd of animals, but in reality, they couldn’t even manage to tackle one ball. It was just barely out of their reach, and watching them try for it is one of my favorite things:
Skyline Giant Schnauzers love to let their dogs be dogs, which I love for them. Every dog deserves to be happy, even if it’s just while they’re waiting for their forever homes. They treat their dogs like family, because that’s what they are!
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Someone in the comments said, “Cerberus separated?” and that is exactly what this looks like… If Cerberus were also one of the Three Stooges, of course. Or would he count as all three? Whatever the case may be, these three dogs all had one mission: get to the ball.
It was just out of reach on a little ledge. They might be Giant Schnauzers, but that still only gets them so far! The best part of the video is the little one coming in like, “Just give me a boost!” If they had, I bet he would’ve gotten it. This isn’t the first time they’ve had a mishap with a toy, though:
Can I fit a Giant Schnauzer in my house? No. Does seeing how silly and goofy they are really, really make me want one? Oh, badly. Enzo in particular seems to cause a lot of trouble in his home, but they put up with it: he’s just too handsome to get mad at.
Enzo is one of the dogs who fathers the occasional litter at Skyline. I bet all of his puppies also have his infectious, rambunctious personality. I just hope they’re better at reaching their toys!
Giant Schnauzers Are Very Playful
When a lot of people think about “giant” breeds, they think about the couch potatoes: Saint Bernards and Mastiffs, for example, are big into lounging around. Giant Schnauzers, however, really love to play!
Giant Schnauzer playing with a ball.Image via Shutterstock / Rita_Kochmarjova
Giant Schnauzers actually have a lot of energy. They love to play, especially games like:
The only thing to be mindful of is their size, especially if they’re playing with smaller dogs or kids. They have a lot of mass, which translates to a lot of momentum. Don’t get knocked over, and if their ball lands out of reach, there’s clearly no use in letting them figure that out themselves!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Apr 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.