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
- 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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| 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 |
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.
| 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 |