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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Standard Schnauzer	Rottweiler
Origins	Germany	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	80	90	8
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Riesenschnauzer	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Rott Rottie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1200-$1500	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Which is the smallest dog, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Giant	Medium	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler weight comparison:	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 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: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height Which is taller, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler height comparison:	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 24-27 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: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler coat comparison:	Wiry	Wiry	Dense
Colors What are the original Giant Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer and Rottweiler color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Rust Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler grooming comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Rottweiler 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 Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler behavior/temperament comparison:	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler intelligence:	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler trainability comparison.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler playfulness comparison:	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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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.	They are a little bit more 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler?	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler?	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? 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.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List
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 Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler mouthiness comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. 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.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	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 Standard Schnauzer 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 Rottweiler indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
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: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Standard Schnauzer 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.	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Which dog is more friendly?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler 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 Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler?	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rottweiler 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 Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler 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.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler Health Comparison

Health Issues Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler health comparison. Which is the healthier: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler?	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Rottweiler 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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).	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler lifespan comparison. How long do Giant Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer and Rottweiler 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 Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
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Hypoallergenic Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler energy level comparison:	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler?	8 to 10 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.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler?	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 Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler?	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler 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 Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler 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.	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 Standard Schnauzer or Rottweiler? 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler?	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler 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 Standard Schnauzer and Rottweiler have?	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer vs Rottweiler 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 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club

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