English Cocker Spaniel vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare English Cocker Spaniels to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
14-17 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
26-35 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1860 AD
1842 AD
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
English Cocker Spaniel
Standard Schnauzer
