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Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Comparison - Dog breed selector: Biewer à la Pom Pon or Foxie or Riesenschnauzer? Find the right dog for you

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Name Biewer Terrier Wire Fox Terrier Giant Schnauzer
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Biewer à la Pom Pon
Biewer Yorkie
Biewer Yorkshire
German Yorkshire Terrier
Foxie
Wire Hair Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
Small Small Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer weight comparison:
4.5-9 pounds (2.5-4 kg) Male: 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 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?
6.75 pounds (3.25 kg) Male: 17.5 pounds (8 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:
7-11 inches (18-28 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)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
9 inches (23 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)

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?
$1500-$1800 $800-$1200 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Wire Fox Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer intelligence:
Smart: The Biewer Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer trainability comparison.
Biewer Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Wire Fox Terrier 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: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
Biewer Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs are average 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 Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Biewer Terrier dogs are average defenders.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Stubborn
Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Bold
Fearless
Keen
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Biewer Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Wire Fox 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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer?
High: Biewer Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Wire Fox Terrier 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
Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:
Biewer Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Wire Fox Terrier 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?
Biewer Terrier dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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?
Their prey drive is low.
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Wire Fox Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer playfulness comparison:
The Biewer Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Wire Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer?
Average: The Biewer Terrier barks occasionally.
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A lot: Wire Fox Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
Very house-friendly dog the Biewer Terrier 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 Wire Fox Terrier indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Biewer Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Wire Fox Terrier 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: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Wire Fox Terrier 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.

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Biewer Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Wire Fox Terrier bite force: Weak.

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 Biewer Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Wire Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:
Biewer Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Wire Fox Terrier 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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Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer?
Biewer Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Wire Fox Terrier 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: Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:
Dental Problems
GI tract sensitivity
Bouts of diarrhea
Frequent discolored or soft stool
Legg-perthes Disease
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
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?
Rare
The Biewer Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Wire Fox Terrier 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
Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Biewer Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier and Giant Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Biewer Terrier: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Wire Fox Terrier: 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: Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier 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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Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer energy level comparison:
Biewer Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Biewer Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
Biewer Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Wire Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 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? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Biewer Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Wire Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer coat comparison:
Silky
Soft
Long
Wiry Wiry
Colors
What are the original Biewer Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier and Giant Schnauzer color?
Piebald
Black & White & Tan
Chocolate Tan & White
Blue Tan & White
White
White & Black
White & Tan
White & Black & Tan
White & Tan & Black
Black
Pepper
Salt
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Biewer Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Wire Fox Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Biewer Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Wire Fox Terrier 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: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer?
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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier 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, Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer?

Low 🔽

The Biewer Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Wire Fox Terrier 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 Biewer Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Wire Fox Terrier 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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Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

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

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier 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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Not really

This breed generally not used 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: Biewer Terrier or Wire Fox Terrier or Giant Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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: Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer?

Not really

Biewer Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Wire Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like 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.

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier 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 Biewer Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier and Giant Schnauzer have?
2-4 puppies 4-6 puppies 5-8 puppies

Biewer Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. 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?
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
Club Espanol De Terriers
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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