Giant Schnauzer vs Wire Fox Terrier
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Wire Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Wire Fox Terriers.
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1876 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Wire Fox Terrier
