Giant Schnauzer vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Maremma Sheepdogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Maremma Sheepdog is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Giant Schnauzer is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Maremma Sheepdog is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Giant Schnauzer requires moderate grooming, but the Maremma Sheepdog has high grooming needs.
- Barking - The Giant Schnauzer bark/howls frequently. The Maremma Sheepdog has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Giant Schnauzer | Maremma Sheepdog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 24-28 in. | 25-29 in. |
| Weight | 55-110 lb | 66-100 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | Italy |
| Origin Year | 1600 AD | 1400 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 20°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | Very High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | None-Low |
| Shedding | Low | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low | Medium-High |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Giant Schnauzer | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | High | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Giant Schnauzer | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Drug Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Glaucoma | Yes | No |
| Heart Problems | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | Yes | No |
| Obesity | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Retinal Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Vaccination Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Giant Schnauzer | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Salt & Pepper | Yes | No |
| White | No | Yes |