Giant Schnauzer vs Miniature Schnauzer

Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Miniature Schnauzers.

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

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General Details

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-14 Years

Height

24-28 Inches

12-14 Inches

Weight

55-110 Pounds

11-20 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Origin Country

Germany

Origin Year

1600 AD

1888 AD

Temperament

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Overall Friendliness

Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Traits

Affectionate

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Above Average

Exercise Needs

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Energy Level

High

Medium

Exercise Required

High

Medium

Top Running Speed

22 MPH

17 MPH

Strength

Very High

Low to Medium

Grooming Needs

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Coat Maintenance

Medium

High

Shedding

Low

Dander

Low

Drool

Low

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Above Average

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Average

Protection

Above Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-14 Years

Health Concerns

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Common Health Issues

Bloat

Cancer

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Elbow dysplasia

Dry eye

Glaucoma

Retinal dysplasia

Heart problems

Cataracts

Progressive retinal atrophy

MAC Lung Disease

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Single

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Coat Length

Medium to Long

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Giant Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Breed Colors

Salt and Pepper