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Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Comparison – Which dog is better Lab or Riesenschnauzer?

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer. What other names are these breeds known by?
Lab
Labrador
Riesenschnauzer
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Labrador Retriever and a Giant Schnauzer. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Large Giant
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Labrador Retriever and a Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Is a Labrador Retriever taller than a Giant Schnauzer?
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Labrador Retriever and a Giant Schnauzer. Which breed costs more?
$1000-$2000 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare training requirements.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare alertness levels.
Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare territorial behaviors.
Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Labrador Retriever and a Giant Schnauzer. How do their temperaments differ?
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?
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: Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?
Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?
Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer? Which can be better for hunting?
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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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare play drive and energy.
The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare living space needs.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare adaptability levels.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?
Labrador Retriever 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare biting tendencies.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, 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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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare average lifespans.
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare climate tolerances.
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 Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Labrador Retriever and a Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is healthier?
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer 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: Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare obesity risks.
High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare daily food needs.
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare allergy friendliness.
No See more. Yes See more.
Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer? Compare breed colors.
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Pepper
Salt
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare maintenance needs.
Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare drooling amounts.
The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare natural smell levels.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Labrador Retriever and a Giant Schnauzer? Compare fur types.
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Wiry
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare bathing frequencies.
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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Do Labrador Retriever dogs shed more than Giant Schnauzer dogs?
Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

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

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare service capabilities.

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 Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare therapy capabilities.

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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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare scenting abilities.

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 & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare SAR abilities.

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare maritime abilities.

Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Labrador Retriever or a Giant Schnauzer? Compare draft work capabilities.

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 history between Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer. Which has stronger military background?

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.

Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer. Which has larger litters?
5-10 puppies 5-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer. Which needs longer recovery?

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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Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer. Which groups are they in?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer. Which is more widely recognized?
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
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

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