Boston Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Giant Schnauzers.
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
1600 AD
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Boston Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
