Akita vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Akita to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Giant Schnauzers.
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Japan
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1600 AD
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Akita
Giant Schnauzer
