Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Giant Schnauzers.
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1886 AD
1600 AD
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
