Irish Terrier vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Irish Terriers to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Ireland
Germany
Origin Year
1875 AD
1842 AD
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
