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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bingley Terrier or Barbone or Riesenschnauzer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Airedale Terrier Poodle Giant Schnauzer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bingley Terrier
Irish Red Terrier
Waterside Terrier
Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Medium Medium Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Poodle? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer weight comparison:
Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 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: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) 15 inches (38 cm) or more 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: 22.5 inches (57 cm) 15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?
$600-$800 $1000-$1500 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer intelligence:
Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer trainability comparison.
Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train.
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Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Loyal
Adaptable
Brave
Balanced
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer?
Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Poodle 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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Social Needs
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Poodle 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?
The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Poodle 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? Which can be better for hunting?
Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Poodle 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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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer playfulness comparison:
The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer?
Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Airedale Terrier indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Poodle 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Poodle 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.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

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

Low 🔽

The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer?
Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Umbilical Hernias
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Ear Infections
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Runny Eyes
Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)
Neonatal Encephalopathy (news)
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Premature Graying
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Poodle 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).
Life Expectancy
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Poodle and Giant Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to 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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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer energy level comparison:
Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle'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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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer coat comparison:
Wiry
Dense
Rough
Curly Wiry
Colors
What are the original Airedale Terrier, Poodle and Giant Schnauzer color?
Black
Tan
Grizzle
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
Pepper
Salt
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Airedale Terrier or Poodle or {name3 shedding:
Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant 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, Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer?

Medium

The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Poodle 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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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Poodle 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 Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer?
Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer?
Yes
Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Poodle 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
Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Poodle 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?
Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant 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: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Giant Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

Not really

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

Not really

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

Not really

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

Not really

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

Not really

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

Not really

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

Poodle 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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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.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant 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 Airedale Terrier and Poodle and Giant Schnauzer have?
7-9 puppies 2-4 puppies 5-8 puppies

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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
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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