Doberman Pinscher vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare Doberman Pinschers to Giant Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
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
65-99 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1890 AD
1600 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Doberman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
