Giant Schnauzer vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Dutch Shepherds.
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
Belgium
Origin Year
1600 AD
1898 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Long
Giant Schnauzer
Dutch Shepherd
