Boston Terrier vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Boston Terriers to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
1842 AD
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
