Bull Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Giant Schnauzers.
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1862 AD
1600 AD
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Very High
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Bull Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
