German Shepherd vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare German Shepherds to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1899 AD
1842 AD
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
German Shepherd
Standard Schnauzer
