Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer

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

Airedale Terrier vs Giant Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1886 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Dry eye
Glaucoma
Retinal dysplasia
Heart problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Salt and Pepper
Salt and Pepper
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