Airedale Terrier vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Airedale Terriers to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1886 AD
1842 AD
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Airedale Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
