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Name	Rottweiler	Portuguese Water Dog	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	Germany	Portugal	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer breeds.	Rott Rottie	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	Riesenschnauzer
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is the largest?	Large Giant	Medium	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rottweiler or Portuguese Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer? Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$2000	$2500-$2800	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Portuguese Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer?	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which is easiest to train?	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is most alert?	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is most protective?	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer? Compare temperaments.	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer?	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Portuguese 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. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is most vocal?	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Rottweiler indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
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Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Portuguese Water Dog 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Rottweiler or Portuguese Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer?	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Portuguese Water Dog 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.

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has lowest bite risk?	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which uses mouth most during play?	Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed lives longest?	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has fewer health issues?	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Portuguese 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Portuguese 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).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which breed is most active?	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Portuguese Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Portuguese Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer?	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which needs most food?	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup 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
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Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. What colors are available?	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Black White Brown	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which drools least?	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Curly	Wiry
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rottweiler or Portuguese Water Dog or Giant Schnauzer? Rottweiler or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

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

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which is best for draft work?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has most military use?	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.

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has most puppies?	8-12 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Rottweiler vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. How are they classified internationally?	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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Rottweiler, Portuguese Water Dog, and Giant Schnauzer. Which has most 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The 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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