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Name	St. Bernard	Giant Schnauzer	Standard Schnauzer
Origins	Switzerland Italy	Germany	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	48	80	90
Reviews	9	4	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Riesenschnauzer	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	Giant	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer weight comparison:	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer height comparison:	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$1800	$1000-$1500	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	St. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	St. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: St. 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer?	High: St. See more.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer social needs comparison:	St. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	St. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	St. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Low: The St. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	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 St.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.	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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	St.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	St.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Standard Schnauzer 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.

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	St. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Very healthy dog breed.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The St.	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do St. Bernard, Giant Schnauzer and Standard Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer energy level comparison:	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	6 to 8 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	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer coat comparison:	Dense Rough Smooth	Wiry	Wiry
Colors What are the original St. Bernard, Giant Schnauzer and Standard Schnauzer color?	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Pepper Salt	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:	St. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer?	High 🔼 The St.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The St. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer?	St.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer?	No St.	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No St.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	St.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: St. Bernard or Giant Schnauzer or Standard Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?	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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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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer?	Not really St. See more.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.

St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can St. Bernard and Giant Schnauzer and Standard Schnauzer have?	6-8 puppies	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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St. Bernard vs Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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	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 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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