Cane Corso vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare Cane Corsos to Giant Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23½-27½ Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
88-110 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Italy
Germany
Origin Year
1137 AD
1600 AD
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Cane Corso
Giant Schnauzer
