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Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Comparison - Dog breed selector: Riesenschnauzer or Catahoula Cur or Apollo of Dogs? Find the right dog for you

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Name Giant Schnauzer Catahoula Leopard Dog Great Dane
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Riesenschnauzer Catahoula Cur
Catahoula Hound
Catahoula Hog Dog
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
Giant Large
Medium
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Catahoula Leopard Dog? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane weight comparison:
Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) 55-80 pounds (16-37 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) 67.5 pounds (26.5 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane height comparison:
Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1500 $300-$500 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane?
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane social needs comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Great Dane 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.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:
The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane?
Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Catahoula Leopard Dog breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
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.
Great Dane 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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Catahoula Leopard Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane?
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Catahoula Leopard Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, Catahoula Leopard Dog and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Catahoula Leopard Dog: 12 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane?
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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane energy level comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 3 to 4.5 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane coat comparison:
Wiry Smooth Dense
Colors
What are the original Giant Schnauzer, Catahoula Leopard Dog and Great Dane color?
Black
Pepper
Salt
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
Blue
Silver
Brown
Brindle
Tricolor
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane grooming comparison:
Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or {name3 shedding:
Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are low shedders.
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Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane?

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane?
Yes
Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Catahoula Leopard Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Dane 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
Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Dane 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.
Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Giant Schnauzer or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Great Dane? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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: Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane?

Not really

Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Giant Schnauzer and Catahoula Leopard Dog and Great Dane have?
5-8 puppies 8-12 puppies 10-15 puppies

Giant Schnauzer vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Great Dane Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
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
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
Animal Research Foundation
American Rare Breed Association
Foundation Stock Service
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

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