Giant Schnauzer vs Saint Bernard
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Saint Bernard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Saint Bernards.
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
25½-27½ Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
110-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Origin Country
Germany
Switzerland
Origin Year
1600 AD
1695 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Saint Bernard
