English Setter vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the English Setter to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Setters and Giant Schnauzers.
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1825 AD
1600 AD
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
English Setter
Giant Schnauzer
