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

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Name	Australian Cattle Dog	Welsh Terrier	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	Australia	Wales	Germany
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	56	109	80
Reviews	4	1	2
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Other Names	Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Hall39;s Heeler, ACD, Cattle Dog, Red Heeler	Welshie, WT	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer
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 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working 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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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. 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
Price	$500-$700	$800-$1200	$1000-$1500

General Appearance - Australian Cattle Dog vs Welsh Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer

Size	Medium	Small	Giant
Weight	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Australian Cattle Dog vs Welsh Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer

Coat	Dense	Wiry Soft Waterproof	Wiry
Colors	Blue Speckled Red Mottled	Tan Grizzle Black	Pepper Salt Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Australian Cattle Dogs shed moderately.	Welsh Terriers shed none to minimal.	Giant Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Australian Cattle Dog vs Welsh Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer

Temperament	Aggressive Energetic Loyal Responsive Alert Intelligent Protective	Alert Intelligent Independent Friendly Spirited Loving	Dominant Kind Powerful Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Welsh Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Giant Schnauzer's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Australian Cattle Dogs are easy to train.	Welsh Terriers are easy to train.	Giant Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Welsh Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Australian Cattle Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Welsh Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Australian Cattle Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Welsh Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Giant Schnauzers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.	High: The Welsh Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Welsh Terriers are average watchdogs.	Giant Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Welsh Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Australian Cattle Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Welsh Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Giant Schnauzers have an 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 Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Australian Cattle Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Welsh Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Giant Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Australian Cattle Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Welsh Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Giant Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 Welsh Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer

Stranger Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are generally with other pets.	Welsh Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Giant Schnauzers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Australian Cattle Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Welsh Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Giant Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Welsh Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Giant Schnauzer 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 Welsh Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer

Health Issues	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Welsh Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Deafness Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Skin Irritation	Bloat Cancer Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Australian Cattle Dogs are high energy dogs.	Welsh Terriers are high energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Australian Cattle Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Welsh Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Giant Schnauzers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Australian Cattle Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Welsh Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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
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 warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Australian Cattle Dog vs Welsh Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer

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	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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