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Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Comparison - Dog breed selector: Barbone or Riesenschnauzer or IRWS? Find the right dog for you

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Name Poodle Giant Schnauzer Irish Red and White Setter
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
Riesenschnauzer IRWS
Irish RW Setter
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?
Medium Giant Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter weight comparison:
Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) 50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) 62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter height comparison:
15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1500 $1000-$1500 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter intelligence:
Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter trainability comparison.
Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?
Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Playful
Energetic
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter?
High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter social needs comparison:
Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Poodle 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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The wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Irish Red and White Setter 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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Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter playfulness comparison:
The Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter?
Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?
Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Red and White Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Red and White Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter mouthiness comparison:
Poodle 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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Irish Red and White Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter?
The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Irish Red and White Setter 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: Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Ear Infections
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Runny Eyes
Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)
Neonatal Encephalopathy (news)
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Premature Graying
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Poodle 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).
Average
The Irish Red and White Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Giant Schnauzer and Irish Red and White Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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 Irish Red and White Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter energy level comparison:
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?
2 to 3 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 2.5 to 4 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? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle'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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Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter coat comparison:
Curly Wiry Silky
Colors
What are the original Poodle, Giant Schnauzer and Irish Red and White Setter color?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
Pepper
Salt
Red
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:
Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter?
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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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter 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, Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter?

Medium

The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Good With Comparison

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

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good 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: Poodle or Giant Schnauzer or Irish Red and White Setter? 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: Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter?

Yes

Poodle 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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Yes

Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes 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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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

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.

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter 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 Poodle and Giant Schnauzer and Irish Red and White Setter have?
2-4 puppies 5-8 puppies 6-12 puppies

Poodle vs Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Red and White Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters 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
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