Giant Schnauzer vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Golden Retrievers.
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1600 AD
1865 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
