Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Comparison – Which dog is better Riesenschnauzer or American Akita?

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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Akita
Origins	Germany	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Giant Schnauzer and Akita. What other names are these breeds known by?	Riesenschnauzer	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Giant Schnauzer and an Akita. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Giant Schnauzer and an Akita. Which breed is heavier?	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Is a Giant Schnauzer taller than an Akita?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Giant Schnauzer and an Akita. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare training requirements.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare alertness levels.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare territorial behaviors.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Giant Schnauzer and an Akita. How do their temperaments differ?	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Akita social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Akita? Which can be better for hunting?	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita 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

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare play drive and energy.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare climate tolerances.	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 cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Giant Schnauzer and an Akita. Which breed is healthier?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Giant Schnauzer vs Akita?	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Akita health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare activity levels.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Giant Schnauzer vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Akita?	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Giant Schnauzer and Akita? Compare breed colors.	Black Pepper Salt	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare drooling amounts.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita 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.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Giant Schnauzer and an Akita? Compare fur types.	Wiry	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare bathing frequencies.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Akita? Do Giant Schnauzer dogs shed more than Akita dogs?	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Good With Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Giant Schnauzer or an Akita? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Giant Schnauzer and Akita. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Giant Schnauzer and Akita. Which has larger litters?	5-8 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Giant Schnauzer and Akita breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Giant Schnauzer and Akita. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Giant Schnauzer and Akita. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Giant Schnauzer and Akita. Which groups are they in?	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Giant Schnauzer and Akita. Which is more widely recognized?	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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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