Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Irish Terriers.
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
Ireland
Origin Year
1600 AD
1875 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
