Australian Cattle Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Affenpinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Australian Cattle Dog	Giant Schnauzer	Affenpinscher
Origins	Australia	Germany	Germany France
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	56	80	147
Reviews	4	2	1
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Other Names	Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Hall39;s Heeler, ACD, Cattle Dog, Red Heeler	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Affen, Affie, African Terrier, Monkey Dog, Monkey Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed 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 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.
Price	$500-$700	$1000-$1500	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Australian Cattle Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Affenpinscher

Size	Medium	Giant	Small
Weight	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Avg. Weight	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Australian Cattle Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Affenpinscher

Coat	Dense	Wiry	Wiry
Colors	Blue Speckled Red Mottled	Pepper Salt Black	Belge Tan Red Black Silver
Grooming	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Australian Cattle Dogs shed moderately.	Giant Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Affenpinschers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Australian Cattle Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Affenpinscher

Temperament	Aggressive Energetic Loyal Responsive Alert Intelligent Protective	Dominant Kind Powerful Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Giant Schnauzer's has great intelligence.	Smart: Affenpinscher's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Australian Cattle Dogs are easy to train.	Giant Schnauzers are easy to train.	Affenpinschers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Affenpinschers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Australian Cattle Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Giant Schnauzers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Affenpinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Australian Cattle Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Giant Schnauzers need for social interaction is average.	Affenpinschers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Giant Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	Affenpinschers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Affenpinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Australian Cattle Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Giant Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Affenpinschers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.	Affenpinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Australian Cattle Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Giant Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Affenpinschers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Australian Cattle Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Giant Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Affenpinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Affenpinschers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Australian Cattle Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Affenpinscher

Stranger Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.	Affenpinschers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are generally with other pets.	Giant Schnauzers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Affenpinschers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Australian Cattle Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Giant Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Affenpinschers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Australian Cattle Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Affenpinscher

Health Issues	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Deafness Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Cancer Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Australian Cattle Dogs are high energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Affenpinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Australian Cattle Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Giant Schnauzers need a lot of exercises.	Affenpinschers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Australian Cattle Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Affenpinschers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Australian Cattle Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Affenpinscher

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	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.
Litter Size	1-7 puppies, average 5	5-8 puppies	1-3 puppies
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