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Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Comparison - Dog breed selector: Riesenschnauzer or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Grey Ghost? Find the right dog for you

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Name Giant Schnauzer Great Pyrenees Weimaraner
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Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Riesenschnauzer Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Grey Ghost
Weim
Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Giant Giant Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner weight comparison:
Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 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: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner height comparison:
Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1500 $500-$600 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Weimaraner is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner 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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Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner trainability comparison.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Weimaraner dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Weimaraner dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? 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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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Weimaraner dogs are average defenders.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner behavior/temperament comparison:
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Stubborn
Aloof
Energetic
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Social
Steady
Fast
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Weimaraner 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 Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner?
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Weimaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner social needs comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Weimaraner dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Weimaraner dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Weimaraner dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner playfulness comparison:
The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner?
Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Average to High: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Weimaraner breed.

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner 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.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Weimaraner 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 Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Great Pyrenees 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.
Weimaraner dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Weimaraner bite force: Ordinary.
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 Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner mouthiness comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Weimaraner dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner?
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Ectropion
Distichiasis
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 Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Weimaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, Great Pyrenees and Weimaraner breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Weimaraner: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner?
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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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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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Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner energy level comparison:
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Weimaraner dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Weimaraner dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Weimaraner dogs don't need too much sleep.

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
8 to 10 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 2.5 to 3 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 Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Weimaraner has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner coat comparison:
Wiry Dense
Double
Fine
Colors
What are the original Giant Schnauzer, Great Pyrenees and Weimaraner color?
Black
Pepper
Salt
White Gray
Blue
Silver
Copper
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner grooming comparison:
Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:
Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Weimaraner dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner 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 Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner?

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Weimaraner 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 Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Weimaraner 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 Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner 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.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Weimaraner dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? Which dog is more friendly?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Weimaraner dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Weimaraner dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Weimaraner dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner?
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Weimaraner dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner?
Yes
Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Weimaraner 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
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Weimaraner 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.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Weimaraners are not the best breed for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner 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 Great Pyrenees or Weimaraner? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner?

Not really

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

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

Weimaraner 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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Yes

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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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 Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner 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 Great Pyrenees and Weimaraner have?
5-8 puppies 6-9 puppies 6-8 puppies

Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees vs Weimaraner 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 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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
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

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