Bouvier Des Flandres vs Giant Schnauzer

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Giant Schnauzers.

Bouvier Des Flandres vs Giant Schnauzer
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1912 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Dry eye
Glaucoma
Retinal dysplasia
Heart problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Salt and Pepper
Salt and Pepper
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