Giant Schnauzer vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Scottish Terriers.
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
-55 BC
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
