Giant Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Giant Schnauzers to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1842 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
