Giant Schnauzer vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Italian Greyhounds.
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Germany
Turkey
Origin Year
1600 AD
-1000 BC
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Giant Schnauzer
Italian Greyhound
