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.
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.
Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Standard Schnauzer |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
Height | 20-22 in. | 17-20 in. |
Weight | 40-60 lb | 30-50 lb |
Intelligence | High | High |
History | ||
Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | Germany |
Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1842 AD |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | No | No |
Indoor | No | Yes |
Small Yard | No | Yes |
Medium Yard | Yes | No |
Large Yard | Yes | No |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | 30°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | Medium |
Exercise Required | High | Medium |
Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 22 mph |
Strength | Medium | Medium |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | High | High |
Shedding | Medium | Low |
Dander | Low-Medium | Low |
Drool Amount | None-Low | Low |
Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Standard Schnauzer |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
Independent | No | Yes |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | No | No |
Average | No | Yes |
Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
Chasing | Average | High |
Follow Commands | High | Average |
Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
Guarding | Average | High |
Herding | High | High |
Hunting | Below Average | Average |
Protection | High | High |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | High |
Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
Watch | High | High |
Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Standard Schnauzer |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Addison's Disease | Yes | No |
Allergies | Yes | No |
Arthritis | Yes | No |
Cancer | Yes | No |
Eye Diseases | Yes | No |
Follicular Dermatitis | No | Yes |
Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Standard Schnauzer |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | No |
Fur | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Wire Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | No |
Straight | Yes | No |
Wrinkly | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Long | Yes | No |
Short | No | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black & White | Yes | No |
Blue & White | Yes | No |
Brown & White | Yes | No |
Fawn & White | Yes | No |
Black | No | Yes |
Pepper-and-salt | No | Yes |