Collie vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare the Collie to the Standard Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Standard Schnauzers.
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1842 AD
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Standard Schnauzer
