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Name	Giant Schnauzer	German Shepherd	Brittany
Origins	Germany	Germany	France
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	80	2	26
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	American Brittany Brittany Spaniel Epagneul Breton
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany?	Giant	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 35-40 pounds (16-18 kg), Females: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Females: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 17-21 inches (43-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$800-$2000	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Brittany is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Brittany is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany trainability comparison.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Brittany dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? 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 Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Brittany dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Independent Alert Intelligent Responsive Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Brittany 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 German Shepherd vs Brittany?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Brittany dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Brittany dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Brittany 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 Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Brittany 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 Shepherd vs Brittany Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany playfulness comparison:	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Brittany is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Brittany 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 Shepherd or Brittany?	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 Shepherd 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 Brittany indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany 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.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Brittany 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 Shepherd or Brittany?	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.	Brittany dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	The Brittany is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Epilepsy
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 Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Brittany should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, German Shepherd and Brittany breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Brittany: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Brittany can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany energy level comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Brittany dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Brittany dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany?	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Brittany dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3 to 4 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? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Brittany has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany coat comparison:	Wiry	Fuzzy	Feathered
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer, German Shepherd and Brittany color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Red Silver	White Orange Liver Roan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Brittany doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Brittany 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 Shepherd or Brittany?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Brittany 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 Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Brittany is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany 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 Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Brittany dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Brittany 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 Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or German Shepherd or Brittany?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Brittany 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 German Shepherd or Brittany?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Brittany dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Brittany 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 Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Brittany 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 Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Brittanys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Shepherd or Brittany? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 Shepherd vs Brittany?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Brittany 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany 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 Shepherd and Brittany have?	5-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	1-11 puppies, average 6
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Giant Schnauzer vs German Shepherd vs Brittany 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 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Sporting 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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 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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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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