Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Comparison – Which dog is better Riesenschnauzer or Polish Scenthound?

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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Polish Hound
Origins	Germany	Poland
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	Polish Scenthound Ogar Polski
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Is the Giant Schnauzer bigger than the Polish Hound breed? Is a Giant Schnauzer smaller than a Polish Hound?	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 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: 62.5 pounds (28 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Is a Giant Schnauzer taller than a Polish Hound?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 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 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Giant Schnauzer and Polish Hound?	$1000-$1500	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound smarter? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Polish Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound trainability comparison. What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Polish Hound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? 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.	Polish Hound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Courageous Intelligent Loyal Gentle Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Polish Hound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Polish Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Polish Hound dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Polish Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound? Which can be better for hunting?	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Polish Hound 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 Polish Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound 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.	Polish Hound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Polish Hound 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 Polish Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Polish Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer and Polish Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Giant Schnauzer and Polish Hound?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Polish Hound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Polish Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Does the Giant Schnauzer breed eat more than the Polish Hound breed?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 3 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 Polish Hound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Polish Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound coat comparison:	Wiry	Thick Smooth Hard
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer and Polish Hound color? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound color comparison:	Black Pepper Salt	Black & Tan Brown & Tan Red & Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Polish Hound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Do Giant Schnauzer dogs shed more than Polish Hound dogs?	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Polish Hound 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 Polish Hound?	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 Polish Hound 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 Polish Hound?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Polish Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Polish Hound is an average drooler. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound 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.	Polish Hound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Polish Hound 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 Polish Hound?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Polish Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Polish Hound 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 Polish Hound? Can a Giant Schnauzer and a Polish Hound be friends? Do Giant Schnauzer dogs get along with Polish Hound dogs?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Polish Hound dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Polish Hound dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Polish Hound 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.	Polish Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Giant Schnauzer or Polish Hound? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Polish Hound 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.
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 Polish Hound 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 Polish Hound have? Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound litter size comparison:	5-8 puppies	1-14 puppies
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Giant Schnauzer vs Polish Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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	No data available

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