American Hairless Terrier 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 American Hairless Terrier 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.

Alert
Loving
Inquisitive
Lively
Intelligent
Playful

Dominant
Kind
Powerful
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed

American Hairless Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Giant Schnauzer if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Germany

Terrier

great dane, bouvier des flandres

1970s

middle ages

Terrier (AKC & UKC)

Working (AKC:1930)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
Black
Sable
Blue
Red

Pied
Silver
Gray
Black

American Hairless Terriers have medium-length coats.

Giant Schnauzers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wiry

An American Hairless Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 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.

While the American Hairless Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Giant Schnauzers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Teeth Issues
Liver Shunts

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Cobalamin Malabsorption

Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Von Willebrand's Disease

Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Blood Test
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Skin Evaluation

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

American Hairless Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Giant Schnauzers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

American Hairless Terrier 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.

American Hairless Terriers 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.

American Hairless Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Giant Schnauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

American Hairless Terrier 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.

American Hairless Terrier dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Giant Schnauzer dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Play dates, Dog Parks, Walking

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

American Hairless Terriers 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 American Hairless Terrier, it's at least 6 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 American Hairless Terriers usually need at least 30 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.

American Hairless Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-24 pound (5 - 11 kg) American Hairless Terrier feed 1 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 an American Hairless Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of an American Hairless Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

American Hairless Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Giant Schnauzer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

The American Hairless Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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.

American Hairless Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

American Hairless Terriers 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.

American Hairless Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.

American Hairless Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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