Giant Schnauzer vs Poodle
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Poodles.
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1200 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Giant Schnauzer
Poodle
