Giant Schnauzer vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Giant Schnauzers to Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
65-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin Country
Germany
Zimbabwe
Origin Year
1600 AD
1924 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-95 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Giant Schnauzer
Rhodesian Ridgeback
