Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Giant Schnauzer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pug	English Cocker Spaniel	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	China	England	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	31	52	80
Reviews	6	5	3
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Other Names	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff	Cocker, Merry Cocker Woker	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1946 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs 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. 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 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
Price	$300-$500	$900-$1200	$1000-$1500

General Appearance - Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Giant Schnauzer

Size	Small	Medium	Giant
Weight	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 28-34 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 26-32 pounds (12-15 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 31 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13.5 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	Male: 15-17 inches (38-43 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)	Male: 16 inches (40.5 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Giant Schnauzer

Coat	Fine	Feathered	Wiry
Colors	Fawn Black	Blue Roan Liver Tan Golden Black	Pepper Salt Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Pugs shed above average.	English Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	Giant Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Giant Schnauzer

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful	Affectionate Friendly Playful Trainable Faithful Intelligent Quiet	Dominant Kind Powerful Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: English Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Giant Schnauzer's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.	English Cocker Spaniels are easy to train.	Giant Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	English Cocker Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	English Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Giant Schnauzers are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.	English Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	Giant Schnauzers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.	Average: The English Cocker Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pugs are average watchdogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Giant Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Pugs strongly protect their territory.	English Cocker Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Giant Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The English Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	English Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Giant Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the English Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Pugs 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.	English Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Giant Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	English Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Giant Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	English Cocker Spaniels 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 - Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Giant Schnauzer

Stranger Friendly	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are cat-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.	English Cocker Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Cocker Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.	English Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	English Cocker Spaniels are usually friendly towards other pets.	Giant Schnauzers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pugs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No English Cocker Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Giant Schnauzers 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	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes English Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Giant Schnauzer

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Renal Failure	Bloat Cancer Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	English Cocker Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Pugs exercise need is minimal.	English Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Giant Schnauzers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	English Cocker Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 2 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	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The English Cocker Spaniel breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Cocker Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.	High The English Cocker Spaniel has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The English Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pug vs English Cocker Spaniel vs Giant Schnauzer

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	2-4 puppies	6-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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