Giant Schnauzer vs Great Dane
Compare Giant Schnauzers to Great Danes. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Origin Country
Germany
Unspecified
Origin Year
1600 AD
-1400 BC
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
