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Name	Tornjak	Giant Schnauzer	Airedale Terrier
Origins	Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia	Germany	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	240	80	55
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog Croatian Mountain Dog Bosnian Shepherd Dog	Riesenschnauzer	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	Large	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Giant Schnauzer? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 77-110 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 62-88 pounds (28–40 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 93.5 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 75 pounds (28–40 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier height comparison:	Male: 25-27 inches (65-70 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-65 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26 inches (67.5 cm), Female: 24 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	Average: The Tornjak is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier trainability comparison.	Tornjak dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	Tornjak dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Tornjak dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Steady Calm Vigilant Peaceful Persistent	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Tornjak dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier?	High: Tornjak 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.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier social needs comparison:	Tornjak dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Tornjak dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Tornjak 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.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Tornjaks, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier?	Low to Average: The Tornjak rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier 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 Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tornjak breed.	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 Airedale Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Tornjak dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	Tornjak 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.	Airedale Terrier 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.

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tornjak bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier 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:	Low 🔽 The Tornjak has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Tornjak dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier?	Tornjaks tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Obesity Digestive Problems Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Tornjak should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Tornjak, Giant Schnauzer and Airedale Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Tornjak: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier?	Prefers cold weather The Tornjak can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier energy level comparison:	Tornjak 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.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Tornjak dogs have an average exercise need.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	Tornjak 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.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tornjak's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier coat comparison:	Silky	Wiry	Wiry Dense Rough
Colors What are the original Tornjak, Giant Schnauzer and Airedale Terrier color?	Black Red White Brown Piebald	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Tornjak requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:	Tornjak dogs shed moderately. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Tornjak has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Tornjak 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 Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier 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: Tornjak or Giant Schnauzer or Airedale Terrier? Which is better for autism?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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: Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier?	Not really Tornjak breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier 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	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.

Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier 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 Tornjak and Giant Schnauzer and Airedale Terrier have?	4-7 puppies	5-8 puppies	7-9 puppies
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Tornjak vs Giant Schnauzer vs Airedale Terrier 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 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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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