While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Schnauffens are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the English Bull Dane is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Curious
Playful
Adventurous
Funny
Loving
Stubborn
Intelligent
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Good-natured

Loving
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Aggressive
Reserved

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

English Bull Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Affenpinscher and Schnauzer

Great Dane and English Bulldog

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Gray
Black

White
Black
Brown

Schnauffens have medium-length coats.

English Bull Danes have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A Schnauffen can have a litter of 4-8 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.

An English Bull Dane can have a litter of 10-15 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.

Schnauffens are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

The English Bull Dane breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Entropion
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Myotonia Congenita

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Eye Examination
Full Body Examination
DNA for VWD

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination

Schnauffen has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

English Bull Dane has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Schnauffens sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Bull Danes have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Schnauffens are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Schnauffen dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

English Bull Danes 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 Schnauffen, it's at least 5 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 English Bull Dane, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Schnauffens 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.

In general most English Bull Danes usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Schnauffens have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The English Bull Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schnauffen feed 1 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 53-180 pound (24 - 82 kg) English Bull Dane 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.

The average cost of a Schnauffen is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an English Bull Dane is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schnauffen is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 an English Bull Dane 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.

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.

The Schnauffen is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

English Bull Danes make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Schnauffens have an average level of friendliness towards children.

English Bull Danes make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Schnauffens are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

English Bull Danes are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Schnauffens are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

English Bull Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Schnauffens are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

English Bull Danes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.