Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed

Affectionate
Friendly
Lively
Playful
Cheerful
Intelligent
Going

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

​United States

Wales

Giant Schnauzer, Japanese Chin

keeshond, schipperke, pomeranian, samoyed, chow chow, norwegian elkhound, spitz

Unknown

1100s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Red
Brown

Fawn
Blue
Red
Black
White
Sable

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgis have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

Epilepsy

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgis sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi, it's at least 5 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgis usually need at least 45 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 22-31 pound (10 - 14 kg) Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Chins are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.