Dachshund vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare Dachshunds to Giant Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1600 AD
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Dachshund
Giant Schnauzer
