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Name	Giant Schnauzer	German Pinscher	Airedale Terrier
Origins	Germany	Germany	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	Giant	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or German Pinscher? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1400-$1600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier trainability comparison.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? 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. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced
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.	Airedale Terrier 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: Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
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. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
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. See more.	German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier 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 Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	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 German Pinscher indoors.	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 Airedale Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier 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: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	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.	Airedale Terrier 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 German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease
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).	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, German Pinscher and Airedale Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier energy level comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense Shiny Smooth	Wiry Dense Rough
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer, German Pinscher and Airedale Terrier color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or {name3 shedding:	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier 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. See more.	The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier 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.	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Airedale Terrier 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 German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Airedale Terrier 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.	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier 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: Giant Schnauzer or German Pinscher or Airedale Terrier? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier 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 Giant Schnauzer and German Pinscher and Airedale Terrier have?	5-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	7-9 puppies
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Giant Schnauzer vs German Pinscher vs Airedale Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier 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.	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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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 American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	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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