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

Mastiff has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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.

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

Dominant
Kind
Powerful
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed

Affectionate
Cheerful
Intelligent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Loyal

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

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

Germany

England

great dane, bouvier des flandres

Molosser-type Dogs

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

middle ages

1800s

Working (AKC:1930)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Working (AKC:1885)
Guardian Dog (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Silver
Gray
Black

Cream
Fawn
Brindle

Giant Schnauzers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Mastiffs have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

Giant Schnauzers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Mastiffs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Cobalamin Malabsorption

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia

Chronic Anemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

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

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Mastiffs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

Mastiffs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Mastiff excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

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

Mastiffs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Snuggling, Sleeping, Eating, Eating Snacks, Walk, Catch treats, Nap, Walking, Tug-of-war, People petts, Chase, Fetch, Running

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.

Mastiffs 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mastiff, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Mastiffs 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.

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

The Mastiff has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 170-230 pound (77 - 104 kg) Mastiff feed 8.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Mastiff is somewhere $8.40 - $9.10 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Mastiff is between $252 - $273. This makes an average of $3024 - $3276 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.

Giant Schnauzer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

Mastiffs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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.

Mastiffs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Mastiffs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Mastiffs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.

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

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

Mastiffs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Mastiffs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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