Outright
Tempered
Courageous
Loving
Familiar
Lively
Spirited

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed

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

Giant Schnauzer Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Germany

​United States

rattenfanger

Giant Schnauzer, Japanese Chin

1600s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Fawn
Red
Brown
Blue

Black
White
Red
Brown

A German Pinscher can have a litter of 12-15 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 Chin can have a litter of 5-8 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.

German Pinschers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Giant Schnauzer Chins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Heart Murmur

Cataracts

Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

German Pinscher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Giant Schnauzer Chin has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

German Pinschers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Giant Schnauzer Chins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

German Pinschers 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.

Giant Schnauzer Chins 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 German Pinscher, it's at least 14 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 Chin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Pinschers 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 Giant Schnauzer Chins 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 German Pinscher is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a German Pinscher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Giant Schnauzer Chin is somewhere $1.70 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Pinscher is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Chin is between $48 - $73. This makes an average of $576 - $876 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.

German Pinschers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Giant Schnauzer Chins are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Giant Schnauzer Chins are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Giant Schnauzer Chins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

German Pinschers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Giant Schnauzer Chins are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.