Cairn Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Cairn Terrier to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cairn Terriers and Giant Schnauzers.
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
10-14 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1900 AD
1600 AD
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
14-15 Years
10-12 Years
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Cairn Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
