Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Riesenschnauzer or Lab?

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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Germany	England Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Is the Giant Schnauzer bigger than the Labrador Retriever breed? Is a Giant Schnauzer smaller than a Labrador Retriever?	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Is a Giant Schnauzer taller than a Labrador Retriever?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Giant Schnauzer and Labrador Retriever?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever smarter? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever 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.	Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Giant Schnauzer more dangerous than a Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Giant Schnauzer and Labrador Retriever?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Does the Giant Schnauzer breed eat more than the Labrador Retriever breed?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer and Labrador Retriever color? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever color comparison:	Black Pepper Salt	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Do Giant Schnauzer dogs shed more than Labrador Retriever dogs?	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. 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 Labrador Retriever?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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 or Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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 Labrador Retriever?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? Can a Giant Schnauzer and a Labrador Retriever be friends? Do Giant Schnauzer dogs get along with Labrador Retriever dogs?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Giant Schnauzer or Labrador Retriever? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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.
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.

Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Giant Schnauzer and Labrador Retriever have? Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever litter size comparison:	5-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Giant Schnauzer vs Labrador Retriever 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 1917 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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