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Name	Cane Corso	Doberman Pinscher	Standard Schnauzer
Origins	Italy	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	37	16	90
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer coat comparison:	Dense	Fine	Wiry
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Doberman Pinscher and Standard Schnauzer color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.	Standard 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: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher 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: Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher 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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Cane Corso dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Standard Schnauzer dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer Health Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Doberman Pinscher and Standard Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer?	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard 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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Cane Corso or Doberman Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer? 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: Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer?	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Standard 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?	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.	Not really 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard 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 Cane Corso and Doberman Pinscher and Standard Schnauzer have?	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Doberman Pinscher vs Standard Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 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.	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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National 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 New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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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