Giant Schnauzer vs West Highland White Terrier

Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the West Highland White Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and West Highland White Terriers.

Giant Schnauzer vs West Highland White Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
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General Details
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Above Average
None
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-16 Years
Health Concerns
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Dry eye
Glaucoma
Retinal dysplasia
Heart problems
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Shaker syndrome
Westie jaw
Inflammatory bowel disease
Atopic dermatitis
Hyperplastic dermatosis
Krabbe disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Giant Schnauzer
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Salt and Pepper
Salt and Pepper
White
White
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