Comparison: Giant Schnauzer and Standard Schnauzer

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

Giant Schnauzer
Photo: Canarian, CC BY 4.0, source
Standard Schnauzer
Photo: LoProject09, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Giant SchnauzerStandard Schnauzer
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers60–70 cm45–50 cm
Weight30–50 kg14–20 kg
Life span10–12 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Large dog with a wiry black or salt-and-pepper coat
  • Strong moustache and beard
  • Up to 70 cm tall
  • Wiry salt-and-pepper or black coat
  • Prominent moustache and bushy brows
  • Square medium-sized build
CoatHard wiry coat with undercoat; black or salt-and-pepper.Hard wiry coat with dense undercoat; salt-and-pepper or black.
PurposeThe largest schnauzer, bred in Bavaria to drive cattle, later a guard of breweries and butcher shops; now a working dog.The original German farm dog that guarded the yard and killed rats; the foundation of the other schnauzers.

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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.