Differences and Similarities between the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer.

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Giant Schnauzer Versus Pointer: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Giant Schnauzer and for the Pointer. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Giant Schnauzer or the Pointer.

Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer

Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer: Overview

A very important difference between the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Giant Schnauzer is a large-sized dog while the Pointer is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Giant Schnauzer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Pointer belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Giant Schnauzer to the Pointer based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer

Factor Giant Schnauzer Pointer
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 1/5
Height 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 4 inches tall at the
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 1/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 55 to 80 pounds 45 to 75 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2220 $1080
Price Range $1800 – $2500 $800 – $1300
Temperament Score 77.4 percent 90.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 77 115
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 28 43

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Giant Schnauzer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pointer. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Giant Schnauzer is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pointer is 75 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pointer is a better pet than the Giant Schnauzer. So, you should get the Pointer!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer

    Below is a list of where the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are most different:

  • Giant Schnauzers are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Pointers are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Giant Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Pointers are very easy to groom.
  • Giant Schnauzers do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Pointers do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • The Similarities Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer

    The Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are most similar:

  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are very easy to train.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer.

    Giant Schnauzers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Giant Schnauzers are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Pointers weigh 45 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Pointers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 4 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer

    The lifespan of Giant Schnauzers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzers is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pointers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pointers is 13.5 years.

    Pointers live longer than Giant Schnauzers.

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    Temperament of the Pointer Versus the Giant Schnauzer

    The Pointer has a better temperament than the Giant Schnauzer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Pointer is 90.0 percent while the temperament score for the Giant Schnauzer is 77.4 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 77.4 percent, the Giant Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 90.0 percent, the Pointer has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer by measuring the temperaments of 265 Giant Schnauzers and 20 Pointers.

    Price of Giant Schnauzer versus Price of Pointer

    The average price of the Giant Schnauzer puppy is $2220. The price of the Giant Schnauzer typically ranges from $1800 – $2500. However, the price of a Giant Schnauzer can be as low as $1200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 114 Giant Schnauzer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Pointer puppy is $1080. The price of the Pointer typically ranges from $800 – $1300. However, the price of the Pointer can be as low as $300 and as high as $1700. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 16 Pointer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Giant Schnauzer is more expensive than the Pointer.

    Giant Schnauzer Pointer
    Average Price $2220 $1080
    Price Range $1800 to $2500 $800 to $1300

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Giant Schnauzer and Pointer. For different price points, the charts show how many Giant Schnauzer puppies or how many Pointer puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Giant Schnauzers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Giant Schnauzers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pointers?

    A breakdown of the prices of Pointers?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Giant Schnauzer puppy or the Pointer puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

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    Adopting the Giant Schnauzer versus Adopting the Pointer

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Giant Schnauzers and many Pointers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Giant Schnauzer named Hendrix – Costa Mesa Location that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Giant Schnauzers like Hendrix – Costa Mesa Location on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Giant Schnauzers, Pointers are also available for adoption. For example, Skye is a Male Pointer that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pointers like Skye that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Milo is the name of another Giant Schnauzer (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Giant Schnauzers and Pointers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Giant Schnauzer versus the Intelligence of the Pointer

    Giant Schnauzer Pointer
    Intelligence Rank 28 out of 130 dog breeds 43 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Giant Schnauzer has an obedience intelligence rank of 28 out of 130 dog breeds. The Giant Schnauzer belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Giant Schnauzers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Pointer has an obedience intelligence rank of 43 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pointer belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Pointers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Giant Schnauzer is more intelligent than the Pointer.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Giant Schnauzer versus Popularity of Pointer

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Giant Schnauzer is more popular with dog owners than the Pointer. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Giant Schnauzer is 77 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Pointer is 115 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Giant Schnauzer

    Popularity of Giant Schnauzer

    Popularity of Pointer

    Popularity of Pointer

    Year Giant Schnauzer Popularity Rank Pointer Popularity Rank
    2013 83 114
    2014 83 119
    2015 81 114
    2016 79 117
    2017 80 113
    2018 78 114
    2019 71 115
    2020 67 116

    Health Problems of Giant Schnauzer versus Health Problems of Pointer

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Pointer is prone to more genetic health problems than the Giant Schnauzer.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Pointer than for the Giant Schnauzer.

    3 health tests are recommended for Giant Schnauzer while 5 tests are recommended for the Pointer.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Giant Schnauzers and in Pointers.

    Giant Schnauzer Health Problems

    Giant Schnauzers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Giant Schnauzer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Giant Schnauzer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Giant Schnauzer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Giant Schnauzers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Giant Schnauzers here.

    Pointer Health Problems

    Pointers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pointer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pointer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pointer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pointers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pointers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Giant Schnauzers and Pointers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Giant Schnauzer Breed is Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.

    This is because the Giant Schnauzer ranks 9 out of 32 dog breeds for Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 86 Giant Schnauzers, 1 of them had Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Giant Schnauzers, and how common these diseases are in Giant Schnauzers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 9 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 26 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 48 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 51 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 54 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pointer Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Pointer ranks 17 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 78 Pointers, 1 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pointers, and how common these diseases are in Pointers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 17 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 44 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 66 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 137 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Giant Schnauzer and in Pointer and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer:

    Disease Giant Schnauzer Rank Pointer Rank
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 9 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 26 out of 115 dog breeds 44 out of 115 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 48 out of 144 dog breeds 66 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 51 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 54 out of 198 dog breeds 137 out of 198 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 17 out of 159 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer

    Giant Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Giant Schnauzers shed more than Pointers?

    Giant Schnauzers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Pointers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Giant Schnauzer or the Pointer

    Giant Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pointers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Giant Schnauzer or the Pointer?

    Giant Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Giant Schnauzer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pointer?

    Giant Schnauzers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Pointers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Giant Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Pointers?

    Giant Schnauzers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Giant Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Pointers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Giant Schnauzer vs. Pointer

    Giant Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Pointers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Giant Schnauzers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Pointers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Giant Schnauzer or the Pointer?

    Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Pointers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Giant Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Pointers?

    Giant Schnauzers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Pointers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Giant Schnauzers and Pointers?

    Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Pointers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Giant Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Pointer?

    Giant Schnauzers are very easy to train.

    Pointers are very easy to train.

    Is the Giant Schnauzer Better for Apartment Owners than the Pointer?

    Giant Schnauzers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Giant Schnauzer or the Pointer?

    Giant Schnauzers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Pointers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Giant Schnauzer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Giant Schnauzer that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Giant Schnauzer:

  • Airedale Terrier (76 percent match with Giant Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Pointer vs Airedale Terrier.
  • Gordon Setter (79 percent match with Giant Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Pointer vs Gordon Setter.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pointer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pointer that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pointer:

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (81 percent match with Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • English Springer Spaniel (75 percent match with Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Field Spaniel (77 percent match with Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs Field Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Giant Schnauzer and how the Pointer compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Giant Schnauzer and of the Pointer to other breeds:

    Giant Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pointer versus Dogo Argentino     Pointer versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Pointer versus Cairn Terrier     Pointer versus Brussels Griffon     Pointer versus Carolina Dog     Pointer versus Belgian Sheepdog     Pointer versus Stabyhoun     Pointer versus Bearded Collie     Pointer versus Siberian Husky     Pointer versus Cockapoo     Pointer versus Whoodle     Pointer versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Pointer versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Pointer versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Pointer versus Pomeranian     Pointer versus Puggle     Pointer versus Yorkipoo     Pointer versus Finnish Spitz     Pointer versus Shihpoo     Pointer versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Pointer versus Standard Poodle     Pointer versus German Longhaired Pointer     Pointer versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Pointer versus Vizsla     Pointer versus Airedale Terrier     

    Conclusion: Giant Schnauzer versus Pointer. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Giant Schnauzer and the Pointer better suits you and your family.