Giant Schnauzer vs Rottweiler
Compare Giant Schnauzers to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
100 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Giant Schnauzer
Rottweiler
