Bearded Collie vs Standard Schnauzer

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Standard Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Standard Schnauzers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - The Bearded Collie is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Standard Schnauzer is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Bearded Collie.
  • Children - Both the Bearded Collie and Standard Schnauzer are great with children.
  • Grooming - Both the Bearded Collie and Standard Schnauzer require moderate grooming.
  • Barking - The Bearded Collie has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Standard Schnauzer is an average barker.
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Bearded Collie vs Standard Schnauzer
Pepper & Salt Standard Schnauzer
Breed NameBearded CollieStandard Schnauzer
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-14 yrs.
Height20-22 in.17-20 in.
Weight40-60 lb30-50 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryUK (Scotland)Germany
Origin Year1500 AD1842 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodGood
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodGood
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodBelow Average
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoNo
IndoorNoYes
Small YardNoYes
Medium YardYesNo
Large YardYesNo
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 75°F30°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsOftenBelow Average
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighMedium
Exercise RequiredHighMedium
Top Running Speed22 mph22 mph
StrengthMediumMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceHighHigh
SheddingMediumLow
DanderLow-MediumLow
Drool AmountNone-LowLow

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieStandard Schnauzer
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoYes
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageNoYes
Focused & PatientYesNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingAverageHigh
Follow CommandsHighAverage
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingAverageHigh
HerdingHighHigh
HuntingBelow AverageAverage
ProtectionHighHigh
Remove VerminBelow AverageHigh
SleddingVery LowBelow Average
WatchHighHigh
Health Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieStandard Schnauzer
Lifespan
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseYesNo
AllergiesYesNo
ArthritisYesNo
CancerYesNo
Eye DiseasesYesNo
Follicular DermatitisNoYes
Hip DysplasiaYesYes
HypothyroidismYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieStandard Schnauzer
Coat
HairYesNo
FurNoYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesNo
Wire CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
SilkyYesNo
StraightYesNo
WrinklyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesNo
ShortNoYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & WhiteYesNo
Blue & WhiteYesNo
Brown & WhiteYesNo
Fawn & WhiteYesNo
BlackNoYes
Pepper-and-saltNoYes