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Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Apollo of Dogs or Riesenschnauzer or Bobtail? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Dane Giant Schnauzer Old English Sheepdog
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Group Working Dogs Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Riesenschnauzer Bobtail
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Giant Giant Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog weight comparison:
Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog height comparison:
Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1200 $1000-$1500 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog intelligence:
Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog trainability comparison.
Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Playful
Funny
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Sociable
Adaptable
Bubbly
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog 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: Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog?
Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog social needs comparison:
Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Great Dane dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog playfulness comparison:
Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog?
Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
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 Old English Sheepdog indoors.

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Great Dane 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:
Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog?
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Entropion
Diabetes
Heat Intolerance
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do Great Dane, Giant Schnauzer and Old English Sheepdog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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 average to cold weather conditions
The Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog energy level comparison:
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
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 Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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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 Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog coat comparison:
Dense Wiry Waterproof
Shaggy
Double
Colors
What are the original Great Dane, Giant Schnauzer and Old English Sheepdog color?
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Black
Pepper
Salt
Gray
Blue
White
Grizzle
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:
Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog 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, Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog?

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Great Dane 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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The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog?
Yes
Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog 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: Great Dane or Giant Schnauzer or Old English Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

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: Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog?

Not really

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

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

Old English Sheepdog 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?

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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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

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

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.

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog 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 Great Dane and Giant Schnauzer and Old English Sheepdog have?
10-15 puppies 5-8 puppies 5-8 puppies

Great Dane vs Giant Schnauzer vs Old English Sheepdog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding 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 Molossian 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
Canadian Canine Registry
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

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