Leonberger vs Standard Schnauzer vs German Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Leonberger | Standard Schnauzer | German Pinscher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 100 | 90 | 136 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Leo, Gentle Lion, Gentle Giant, Leonbergi | Mittelschnauzer, Schnauzer, Wirehair Pinscher | Standard Pinscher, Glatthaariger Pinscher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc. | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 |
| Price | $1500-$2000 | $1200-$1500 | $1400-$1600 |
General Appearance - Leonberger vs Standard Schnauzer vs German Pinscher
| Size | Giant | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) | 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm) | Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) | 16-19 inches (41-48 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) | 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Leonberger vs Standard Schnauzer vs German Pinscher
| Coat | Waterproof | Wiry | Dense Shiny Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Red Sandy Reddish Brown Yellow Mahogany | Pepper Salt Black | Blue Red Tan Brown Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Leonbergers are heavy shedders. | Standard Schnauzers shed none to minimal. | German Pinschers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Leonberger vs Standard Schnauzer vs German Pinscher
| Temperament | Adaptable Fearless Loyal Companionable Loving Obedient | Devoted Intelligent Playful Good-natured Lively Trainable | Outright Tempered Courageous Loving Familiar Lively Spirited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Leonberger's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
| Trainability | Leonbergers are quite easy to train. | Standard Schnauzers are easy to train. | German Pinschers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Leonberger is a playful breed. | The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. | The German Pinscher is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Leonbergers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Standard Schnauzers are highly affectionate dogs. | German Pinschers are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Leonbergers need a lot of social interaction. | Standard Schnauzers are a social breed. | German Pinschers need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal. | Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. | Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Leonbergers are one of the best watchdogs. | Standard Schnauzers are good watchdogs. | German Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Leonbergers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Standard Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs. | German Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Leonbergers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Standard Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | German Pinschers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Leonbergers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Standard Schnauzers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Leonbergers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Standard Schnauzers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | German Pinschers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Leonbergers are not apartment-friendly dogs. | Standard Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | German Pinschers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
| Adaptability | Leonbergers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Standard Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | German Pinschers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Leonbergers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Standard Schnauzers 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. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Leonberger vs Standard Schnauzer vs German Pinscher
| Stranger Friendly | Leonbergers are average friendly towards strangers. | Standard Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards strangers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Leonbergers are very kid-friendly dogs. | Standard Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Leonbergers are average friendly towards cats. | Standard Schnauzers are cat-friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Leonbergers are dog-friendly dogs. | Standard Schnauzers are dog-friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people. | German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Leonbergers are generally with other pets. | Standard Schnauzers are usually friendly towards other pets. | German Pinschers are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Leonbergers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Standard Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No German Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Leonberger breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Leonberger vs Standard Schnauzer vs German Pinscher
| Health Issues | Leonbergers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. | German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Eosinophilic Panosteitis Hip Dysplasia Inherited Polyneuropathy | Follicular Dermatitis Hip Dysplasia | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 8-10 years | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Leonbergers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Standard Schnauzers are high energy dogs. | German Pinschers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Leonbergers need quite a lot of exercise. | Standard Schnauzers need quite a lot of exercise. | German Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Leonbergers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Standard Schnauzers don't need too much sleep. | German Pinschers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 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. | 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Low. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Leonberger is an average drooler. | The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The German Pinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Leonberger vs Standard Schnauzer vs German Pinscher
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 6-8 puppies |
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