Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer

Compare the Boxer to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Giant Schnauzers.

Boxer vs Giant Schnauzer
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
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General Details
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1894 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Corneal dystrophy
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Demodectic mange
Deafness
Aortic stenosis
Boxer cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Dry eye
Glaucoma
Retinal dysplasia
Heart problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Boxer
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Colors
Brindle
Fawn
White
Black
Black and Tan
Fawn
Salt and Pepper
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