Great Dane has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Giant Schnauzer has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Great Dane is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Giant Schnauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

Dominant
Kind
Powerful
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed

Great Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Giant Schnauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Germany

Germany

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

great dane, bouvier des flandres

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

3000 BC

middle ages

Working (AKC:1887)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Working (AKC:1930)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Blue
Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Pied
Silver
Gray
Black

Great Danes have short coats.

Giant Schnauzers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wiry

A Great Dane can have a litter of 7-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Giant Schnauzer can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Cobalamin Malabsorption

Myotonia

Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Great Dane has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Giant Schnauzer has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Great Danes need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Giant Schnauzers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Great Dane drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Giant Schnauzer minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Great Dane dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Giant Schnauzers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walking, Petting, Eating Snacks, Walk, Nap, Sniffing around, Play keep away, Fetch, Chasing Cats, Running, Treats, Play, Smelling, Exploring, Walks, Sniffing, Playing, Kisses, Jumping, Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Dog Parks, Hiking, Waking, Tug of war, Fetching

Walking, Cuddling, Smelling, Walks, Jumping, Running, Go to Park, Walk, Run, Chase, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Sniff, Training, Hiking, Swimming, Fetch, Tug-of-war

Great Danes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Giant Schnauzers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Dane, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Giant Schnauzer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Danes usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Giant Schnauzers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Great Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Giant Schnauzer requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-175 pound (54 - 79 kg) Great Dane feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-110 pound (27 - 50 kg) Giant Schnauzer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Great Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Giant Schnauzer is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Dane is between $116 - $126. This makes an average of $1392 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Giant Schnauzer is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Great Danes make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Giant Schnauzer is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Great Danes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Giant Schnauzers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Giant Schnauzers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.

Great Danes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Giant Schnauzers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Great Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Giant Schnauzers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Great Danes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Giant Schnauzers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.