Giant Schnauzer vs Samoyed
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Samoyeds.
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1600 AD
1890 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Samoyed
