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Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Moscow Retriever or Riesenschnauzer or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées? Find the right dog for you

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Name Moscow Water Dog Giant Schnauzer Great Pyrenees
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Group Extinct Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Moscow Retriever
Moscow Vodolaz
Moskovsky Vodolaz
Moscow Diver
Riesenschnauzer Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Which is the smallest dog, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
Giant Giant Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees weight comparison:
99-154 pounds (45-70 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
126.5 pounds (57.5 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
25-28 inches (64-72 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
26.5 inches (68 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Which is more expensive?
Unavailable $1000-$1500 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees trainability comparison.
Moscow Water Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
Moscow Water Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Moscow Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees behavior/temperament comparison:
Protective
Powerful
Courageous
Dominant
Gentle
Calm
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Moscow Water Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees?
Average to High: Moscow Water Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
Moscow Water Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Moscow Water Dog 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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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Moscow Water Dog 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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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees playfulness comparison:
The Moscow Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees?
Average: The Moscow Water Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
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 Moscow Water Dog indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Moscow Water Dog 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.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
Moscow Water Dog 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.
Great Pyrenees 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.

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Moscow Water Dog bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Moscow Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees health comparison. Which is the healthier: Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees?
The Moscow Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Moscow Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least 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).
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees lifespan comparison. How long do Moscow Water Dog, Giant Schnauzer and Great Pyrenees breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Moscow Water Dog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees?
Prefers cold weather
The Moscow Water Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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 cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees energy level comparison:
Moscow Water Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Moscow Water Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
Moscow Water Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
4 to 7 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 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Moscow Water Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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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 Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees coat comparison:
Dense
Waterproof
Wiry Dense
Double
Colors
What are the original Moscow Water Dog, Giant Schnauzer and Great Pyrenees color?
White & Brown Black
Pepper
Salt
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Moscow Water Dog requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:
Moscow Water Dog dogs shed above average.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees?
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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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
Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees 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, Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees?

Medium

The Moscow Water Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Moscow Water Dog 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 Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

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

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees 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: Moscow Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer or Great Pyrenees? Which is better for autism?

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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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: Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees?

Yes

Moscow Water Dog breed usually likes 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

Great Pyrenees 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?

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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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees 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 Moscow Water Dog and Giant Schnauzer and Great Pyrenees have?
4-12 puppies 5-8 puppies 6-9 puppies

Moscow Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by 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 Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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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