Afghan Hound vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Giant Schnauzers.
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Germany
Origin Year
-200 BC
1600 AD
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Afghan Hound
Giant Schnauzer
