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Name	Blue Heeler	German Shepherd	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	Australia	Germany	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Australian Cattle Dog Cattle Dog Queensland Heeler Red Heeler	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Medium	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 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?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 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: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$400-$800	$800-$2000	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd 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 German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer intelligence:	Smart: The Blue Heeler dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Blue Heeler dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Blue Heeler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Blue Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Protective Alert Intelligent Hard working Resourceful	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer?	Slightly Below Average: Blue Heeler dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Blue Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Blue Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	The Blue Heeler is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer?	Low to Average: The Blue Heeler rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Blue Heeler 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 German Shepherd indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Blue Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	German Shepherd 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: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Blue Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Blue Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Blue Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer?	Blue Heelers are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	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 Blue Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).
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Life Expectancy Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Blue Heeler, German Shepherd and Giant Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Blue Heeler: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd 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. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	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. See more.

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Blue Heeler dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Blue Heeler dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Blue Heeler dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Blue Heeler's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer coat comparison:	Dense	Fuzzy	Wiry
Colors What are the original Blue Heeler, German Shepherd and Giant Schnauzer color?	Blue Red speckled Blue speckled Blue Mottled Red Mottled	Black Tan Red Silver	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Blue Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Blue Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer?	Medium ⏺ The Blue Heeler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd 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 Blue Heeler is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Blue Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer?	Blue Heeler dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd 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: Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer?	Yes Blue Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd 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 Blue Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd 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?	Blue Heelers are not the best breed for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd 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. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Blue Heeler or German Shepherd or Giant Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer?	Not really Blue Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Blue Heeler and German Shepherd and Giant Schnauzer have?	1-7 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Blue Heeler vs German Shepherd vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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?	No data available	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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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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