Siberian Husky vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Siberian Huskies to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
20-23 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
900 AD
1842 AD
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-70-65 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Siberian Husky
Standard Schnauzer
