Giant Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky
Compare Giant Schnauzers to Siberian Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1600 AD
900 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
