Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed

Alert
Intelligent
Social
Independent
Responsive

​United States

France

Giant Schnauzer, Japanese Chin

french spaniel, english setter, welsh springer spaniel

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Brown
Isabella

Black
White
Red
Brown

Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Pied
Brindle

Giant Schnauzer Chins have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Brittany (Spaniel)s have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Wavy

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.

A Brittany (Spaniel) 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.

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

Brittany (Spaniel)s are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

While the Brittany (Spaniel) breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Hypothyroidism
Muscular Atrophy

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination

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

Brittany (Spaniel) has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Brittany (Spaniel)s are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Brittany (Spaniel)s 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 Giant Schnauzer Chin, it's at least 8 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 Brittany (Spaniel), it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Brittany (Spaniel)s 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.

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

The Brittany (Spaniel) has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-50 pound (4 - 23 kg) Giant Schnauzer Chin 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 30-40 pound (14 - 18 kg) Brittany (Spaniel) feed 2.5 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 Chin is somewhere $1.70 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Brittany (Spaniel) is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Brittany (Spaniel) is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $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.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Brittany (Spaniel)s make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Brittany (Spaniel)s are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Brittany (Spaniel)s are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Brittany (Spaniel)s are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Giant Schnauzer Chins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Brittany (Spaniel)s are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.