Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Comparison - Dog breed selector: Riesenschnauzer or Old English Mastiff or Cane Di Macellaio? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Giant Schnauzer and Mastiff. Which is better: Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso?
Name | Giant Schnauzer | Mastiff | Cane Corso |
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Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 80 | 28 | 37 |
Reviews | 4 | 3 | 6 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso breeds. | Riesenschnauzer |
Old English Mastiff English Mastiff |
Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed is the largest? | Giant | Giant | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso? Compare adult weight ranges. | Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) | Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg) | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 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: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg) | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso height comparison: | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) | Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$1500 | $1200-$1500 | $1500-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? | Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which is easiest to train? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. | Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. | Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most alert? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most protective? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso? Compare temperaments. |
Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed |
Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful |
Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso? | Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso social needs comparison: | Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. | Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. | Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. |
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. | Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
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. | Their prey drive is low. | Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. | Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most playful? | The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. | Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. | Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which adapts best to small spaces? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed. | 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 Mastiff indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Cane Corso 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 Mastiff vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which uses mouth most during play? | Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which has the strongest bite? | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which handles climate changes best? | 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. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which has fewer health issues? | Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs. | Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs. | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
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). |
Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most active? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs. | Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises. | Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal. | Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? | Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep. | Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which needs most food? | 8 to 10 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 | Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. What colors are available? |
Black Pepper Salt |
Fawn Brindle Apricot |
Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which drools least? | The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Wiry | Dense | Dense |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which requires most frequent baths? | 8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or {name3 shedding: | Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. | Mastiff dogs shed moderately. | Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which is best with kids? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff or Cane Corso? | Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly. | Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso? |
Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Cane Corso 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. | Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. 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 Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. 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 Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. 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. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which has most puppies? | 5-8 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff vs Cane Corso Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Giant Schnauzer, Mastiff, and Cane Corso. Which has most recognition? |
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 |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club |
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