Standard Schnauzer vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare Standard Schnauzers to American Pit Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1842 AD
1898 AD
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Wrinkly
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Standard Schnauzer
American Pit Bull Terrier
