Giant Schnauzer vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Yorkshire Terriers.
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1865 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Giant Schnauzer
Yorkshire Terrier
