Giant Schnauzer vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Irish Wolfhounds.
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1600 AD
-700 BC
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Irish Wolfhound
