Comparison: Airedale Terrier and Giant Schnauzer

Airedale Terrier and Giant Schnauzer are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Airedale Terrier
Photo: Zuni1520, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Giant Schnauzer
Photo: Canarian, CC BY 4.0, source
Airedale TerrierGiant Schnauzer
FCI group3. Terriers2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomGermany
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers56–61 cm60–70 cm
Weight18–29 kg30–50 kg
Life span10–13 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Harsh black-and-tan saddle coat
  • About 58 cm tall, square build
  • Long head with beard and folded ears
  • Large dog with a wiry black or salt-and-pepper coat
  • Strong moustache and beard
  • Up to 70 cm tall
CoatHard wiry coat with undercoat; black and tan.Hard wiry coat with undercoat; black or salt-and-pepper.
PurposeThe largest terrier, from the Aire valley in Yorkshire, bred for otter and rat hunting; later a service and war dog.The largest schnauzer, bred in Bavaria to drive cattle, later a guard of breweries and butcher shops; now a working dog.

Breed page: Airedale Terrier · Breed page: Giant Schnauzer

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.