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Name	Boxer	Giant Schnauzer	Mastiff
Origins	Germany	Germany	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer	Riesenschnauzer	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Medium	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1200	$1000-$1500	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff trainability comparison.	Boxer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Boxer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Boxer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff?	High: Boxer 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.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff social needs comparison:	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Boxer dogs 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. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer 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 Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Boxer 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff 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 Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff?	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Boxer 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).	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Boxer, Giant Schnauzer and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff energy level comparison:	Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Recommended daily amount: 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	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? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Waterproof	Wiry	Dense
Colors What are the original Boxer, Giant Schnauzer and Mastiff color?	White Fawn Brindle	Black Pepper Salt	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:	Boxer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff?	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff?	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff?	Yes Boxer 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.	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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: Boxer or Giant Schnauzer or Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff?	Not really Boxer 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.	Not really Mastiff 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?	Yes 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff 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 Boxer and Giant Schnauzer and Mastiff have?	2-10 puppies, average 6	5-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 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	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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