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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Riesenschnauzer or Lab or Schnauzer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Giant Schnauzer Labrador Retriever Standard Schnauzer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Riesenschnauzer Lab
Labrador
Schnauzer
Wirehair Pinscher
Mittelschnauzer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Giant Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer weight comparison:
Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer height comparison:
Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1500 $1000-$2000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer intelligence:
Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer trainability comparison.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Playful
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer?
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer social needs comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer playfulness comparison:
The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer?
Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Standard Schnauzer 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 vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer?
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer health problems comparison:
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)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Follicular Dermatitis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, Labrador Retriever and Standard Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer?
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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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 cold weather conditions
The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer energy level comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer coat comparison:
Wiry Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Wiry
Colors
What are the original Giant Schnauzer, Labrador Retriever and Standard Schnauzer color?
Black
Pepper
Salt
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Pepper
Salt
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer grooming comparison:
Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer 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, Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer?

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer?
Yes
Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever or Standard Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer?

Not really

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

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Standard Schnauzer 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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Not really

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.

Not really

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer 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 Giant Schnauzer and Labrador Retriever and Standard Schnauzer have?
5-8 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever vs Standard Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the 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 Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
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
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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
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

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