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English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: British White Terrier or Riesenschnauzer or Cao De Agua? Find the right dog for you

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Name English White Terrier Giant Schnauzer Portuguese Water Dog
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog breeds.
British White Terrier
Old English Terrier
White English Terrier
Old English White Terrier
Riesenschnauzer Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare their breeding categories.
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is the largest?
Small
Medium
Giant Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare adult weight ranges.
8-35 pounds (4-16 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
21.5 pound (10 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog height comparison:
10-15 inches (25-38 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
12.5 inches (31.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Find price differences between these breeds.
Unavailable $1000-$1500 $2500-$2800
Availability
Which is easier to get, English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed ranks highest?
Low: The English White Terrier is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is easiest to train?
English White Terrier dogs are hard to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most alert?
English White Terrier dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most protective?
English White Terrier dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog? Compare temperaments.
Affectionate
Quick
Companionable
Nervous
Lazy
Couch Potato
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: English White Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog?
High: English White Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog social needs comparison:
English White Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
English White Terrier dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
English White Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The English White Terrier barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most playful?
English White Terriers don't really like playing.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the English White Terrier breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most flexible?
English White Terrier dogs adapt badly to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
English White Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has lowest bite risk?

Moderate

The English White Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which uses mouth most during play?
English White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

English White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed lives longest?
6-10 years
The average lifespan of English White Terrier: 8 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The English White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has fewer health issues?
English White Terriers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The English White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which breed is most active?
English White Terrier dogs are low-energy dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English White Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
English White Terrier dogs need a lot of sleep.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which needs most food?
0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. What colors are available?
White Black
Pepper
Salt
Black
White
Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The English White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which drools least?
The English White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The English White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Waterproof
Harsh
Wiry Curly
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:
English White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best with kids?
English White Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English White Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
English White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
English White Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English White Terrier or Giant Schnauzer or Portuguese Water Dog?
English White Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog?
No
English White Terrier dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
English White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
English White Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which is best for draft work?

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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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most military use?

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.

Not really

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

English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most puppies?
3-5 puppies 5-8 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. What's recommended?

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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English White Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer vs Portuguese Water Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English White Terrier, Giant Schnauzer, and Portuguese Water Dog. Which has most recognition?
No data available 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
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

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