Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Comparison – Which dog is better Galician Celtic Wolfdog or Schnauzer?

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Name	Galician Cattle Dog	Standard Schnauzer
Origins	Spain	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	415	90
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Galician Celtic Wolfdog Galician Palleiro Galician Shepherd Dog Can de Palleiro	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Is the Galician Cattle Dog bigger than the Standard Schnauzer breed? Is a Galician Cattle Dog smaller than a Standard Schnauzer?	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer weight comparison:	Male: 66–84 pounds (30–38 kg), Female: 55–73 pounds (25–33 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: 75 pounds (34 kg), Female: 64 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Is a Galician Cattle Dog taller than a Standard Schnauzer?	Male: 23–26 inch (59–65 cm), Female: 22–25 inch (57–63 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: 24.5 inch (62 cm), Female: 23.5 inch (60 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Galician Cattle Dog and Standard Schnauzer?	Unknown	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard 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 Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer smarter? Which is best? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer intelligence:	Smart: The Galician Cattle Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer trainability comparison. What's the difference between Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Intelligent Loyal Strong Hard working Guarding	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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? What's the difference between Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer? Which can be better for hunting?	Galician Cattle Dog 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.	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

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	Average: Galician Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Average: The Galician Cattle Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Standard 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 Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	It is not recommended to keep the Galician Cattle Dog breed in the home.	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

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	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: Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Galician Cattle Dog 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
Biting Potential Is a Galician Cattle Dog more dangerous than a Standard Schnauzer?	Low 🔽 The Galician Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Galician Cattle Dog dogs have a higher 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.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Rare The Galician Cattle Dog 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Galician Cattle Dog and Standard Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Galician Cattle Dog and Standard Schnauzer?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Galician Cattle Dog: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	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 Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Galician Cattle Dog 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 Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Does the Galician Cattle Dog breed eat more than the Standard Schnauzer breed?	4 to 5 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? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Galician Cattle Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer coat comparison:	Dense Hard	Wiry
Colors What are the original Galician Cattle Dog and Standard Schnauzer color? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer color comparison:	Black Brown Cinnamon Sand Grizzly	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Galician Cattle Dog requires 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 Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Do Galician Cattle Dog dogs shed more than Standard Schnauzer dogs?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs shed above average. 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: Galician Cattle Dog or Standard 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.
Hypoallergenic Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	Medium ⏺ The Galician Cattle Dog 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? What's the difference between Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	The Galician Cattle Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are not the most 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
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer?	Galician Cattle Dog 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 Galician Cattle Dog or Standard Schnauzer? Can a Galician Cattle Dog and a Standard Schnauzer be friends? Do Galician Cattle Dog dogs get along with Standard Schnauzer dogs?	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Yes Galician Cattle Dog 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 Galician Cattle Dog 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?	Galician Cattle Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard 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.	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: Galician Cattle Dog 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer?	Not really Galician Cattle Dog 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?	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Galician Cattle Dog and Standard Schnauzer have? Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard Schnauzer litter size comparison:	1-7 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Standard 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 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the 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?	No data available	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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