Giant Schnauzer vs Greyhound
Compare Giant Schnauzers to Greyhounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Egypt
Origin Year
1600 AD
-4000 BC
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Giant Schnauzer
Greyhound
