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.
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1842 AD
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
