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Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bingley Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Great Rottie? Find the right dog for you

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Name Airedale Terrier Giant Schnauzer Chin Weiler Dane
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bingley Terrier
Irish Red Terrier
Waterside Terrier
No data available Great Rottie
Great Rottweiler Dane
Rottie Dane
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Cross Breed

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Medium Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Giant Schnauzer Chin? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) 10-60 pounds (5-27 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) 10-18 inches (25-46 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) 14 inches (35 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $300-$500 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer Chin is quite easy to get.
Average: The Weiler Dane is a commonly available dog breed.

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane intelligence:
Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Weiler Dane is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane trainability comparison.
Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are easy to train.
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Weiler Dane dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are good watchdogs.
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Weiler Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Weiler Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Loving
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Fearless
Good-natured
Reserved
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Weiler Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane?
Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Weiler Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane social needs comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are a social breed.
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Weiler Dane dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Weiler Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Weiler Dane dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane playfulness comparison:
The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer Chin is a playful breed.
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Average: Weiler Danes, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane?
Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Giant Schnauzer Chin rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Weiler Dane rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Airedale Terrier indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Giant Schnauzer Chin indoors.
Apartment-friendly dog the Weiler Dane breed.

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Weiler Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Weiler Dane dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Giant Schnauzer Chin bite force: Weak.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Weiler Dane bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer Chin has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Weiler Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The Weiler Dane has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane mouthiness comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Weiler Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane?
Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Giant Schnauzer Chins are commonly healthy dogs.
Weiler Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Umbilical Hernias
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cataracts
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Eye Problems
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Heart Problems
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Panosteitis
Aortic Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer Chin should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Weiler Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Giant Schnauzer Chin and Weiler Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer Chin: 11 years
8-12 years
The average lifespan of Weiler Dane: 10 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane energy level comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Weiler Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs have an average exercise need.
Weiler Dane dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Weiler Dane dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer Chin has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Weiler Dane's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane coat comparison:
Wiry
Dense
Rough
Wiry
Feathered
Dense
Colors
What are the original Airedale Terrier, Giant Schnauzer Chin and Weiler Dane color?
Black
Tan
Grizzle
Black
White
Sable
Pepper
Salt
Lemon
Black
Tan
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Rust
Mahogany
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer Chin requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Weiler Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or {name3 shedding:
Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are low shedders.
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Weiler Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane?

Medium

The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer Chin has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Weiler Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Giant Schnauzer Chin is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Weiler Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Weiler Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Which dog is more friendly?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Weiler Dane dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Weiler Dane dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Weiler Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Weiler Dane dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane?
Yes
Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Giant Schnauzer Chin dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Weiler Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Giant Schnauzer Chin is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Weiler Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Giant Schnauzer Chins are not the best breed for elderly people.
Weiler Danes are commonly okay with elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Airedale Terrier or Giant Schnauzer Chin or Weiler Dane? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane?

Not really

Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Giant Schnauzer Chin breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Weiler Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Airedale Terrier and Giant Schnauzer Chin and Weiler Dane have?
7-9 puppies 5-8 puppies 8-12 puppies

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Chin vs Weiler Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
No data available Dog Registry of America Inc.

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