Is the Collie Better than the Giant Schnauzer as a Pet? Answer…

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Collie Versus Giant Schnauzer: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Collie and for the Giant Schnauzer. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Collie or the Giant Schnauzer.

Collie versus Giant Schnauzer

Collie versus Giant Schnauzer: Overview

A very important difference between the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Collie is a medium-sized dog while the Giant Schnauzer is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Collie belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

On the other hand, the Giant Schnauzer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Collie versus Giant Schnauzer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Collie to the Giant Schnauzer based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer

Factor Collie Giant Schnauzer
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 4/5
Height 22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Weight 50 to 70 pounds 55 to 80 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1480 $2220
Price Range $1000 – $1800 $1800 – $2500
Temperament Score 80.8 percent 77.4 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 37 77
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 16 28

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Collie in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Giant Schnauzer. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Collie is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Giant Schnauzer is 70 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Collie is a better pet than the Giant Schnauzer. So, you should get the Collie!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Collie versus Giant Schnauzer

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer

    Below is a list of where the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are most different:

  • Collies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Giant Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Collies are good for new dog owners. However, Giant Schnauzers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • The Similarities Between the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer

    The Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are most similar:

  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are very easy to train.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are very playful.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Collie versus Giant Schnauzer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer.

    Collies weigh 50 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Collies are 22 to 26 inches all at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Giant Schnauzers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Giant Schnauzers are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Collie versus Giant Schnauzer

    The lifespan of Collies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Collies is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Giant Schnauzers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzers is 11.0 years.

    Collies live longer than Giant Schnauzers.

    Collie versus Giant Schnauzer

    Temperament of the Giant Schnauzer Versus the Collie

    The Collie has a better temperament than the Giant Schnauzer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Collie is 80.8 percent while the temperament score for the Giant Schnauzer is 77.4 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 80.8 percent, the Collie has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 77.4 percent, the Giant Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer by measuring the temperaments of 896 Collies and 265 Giant Schnauzers.

    Price of Collie versus Price of Giant Schnauzer

    The average price of the Collie puppy is $1480. The price of the Collie typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of a Collie can be as low as $300 and as high as $15000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 356 Collie puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Giant Schnauzer puppy is $2220. The price of the Giant Schnauzer typically ranges from $1800 – $2500. However, the price of the Giant Schnauzer can be as low as $1200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 114 Giant Schnauzer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Giant Schnauzer is more expensive than the Collie.

    Collie Giant Schnauzer
    Average Price $1480 $2220
    Price Range $1000 to $1800 $1800 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Collie and Giant Schnauzer. For different price points, the charts show how many Collie puppies or how many Giant Schnauzer puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Collies. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Giant Schnauzers?

    A breakdown of the prices of Giant Schnauzers?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Collie puppy or the Giant Schnauzer puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Collie versus Giant Schnauzer

    Adopting the Collie versus Adopting the Giant Schnauzer

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Collies and many Giant Schnauzers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Collie named Koda that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Collies like Koda on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Collies, Giant Schnauzers are also available for adoption. For example, Milo is a Male Giant Schnauzer that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Giant Schnauzers like Milo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Collie and the Giant Schnauzer can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Bear-Foster Home Needed is the name of another Collie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Hendrix – Costa Mesa Location is an adorable Male Giant Schnauzer on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Collies and Giant Schnauzers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Collies and Giant Schnauzers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Collie versus the Intelligence of the Giant Schnauzer

    Collie Giant Schnauzer
    Intelligence Rank 16 out of 130 dog breeds 28 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Collie has an obedience intelligence rank of 16 out of 130 dog breeds. The Collie belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Collies tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Giant Schnauzer has an obedience intelligence rank of 28 out of 130 dog breeds. The Giant Schnauzer belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Giant Schnauzers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Collie is more intelligent than the Giant Schnauzer.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Collie versus Popularity of Giant Schnauzer

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Collie is more popular with dog owners than the Giant Schnauzer. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Collie is 37 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Giant Schnauzer is 77 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Collie

    Popularity of Collie

    Popularity of Giant Schnauzer

    Popularity of Giant Schnauzer

    Year Collie Popularity Rank Giant Schnauzer Popularity Rank
    2013 35 83
    2014 36 83
    2015 36 81
    2016 37 79
    2017 40 80
    2018 38 78
    2019 38 71
    2020 40 67

    Health Problems of Collie versus Health Problems of Giant Schnauzer

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Collie is prone to more genetic health problems than the Giant Schnauzer.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Collie than for the Giant Schnauzer.

    4 health tests are recommended for Collie while 3 tests are recommended for the Giant Schnauzer.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Collies and in Giant Schnauzers.

    Collie Health Problems

    Collies are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Collie puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Collie puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Collie breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Collies for:

  • Clear By Parentage
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Collies here.

    Giant Schnauzer Health Problems

    Giant Schnauzers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Giant Schnauzer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Giant Schnauzer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Giant Schnauzer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Giant Schnauzers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Giant Schnauzers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Collies and Giant Schnauzers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Collie Breed is Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    This is because the Collie ranks 1 out of 7 dog breeds for Collie Eye Anomaly problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 114 Collies, 16 of them had Collie Eye Anomaly problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Collies, and how common these diseases are in Collies relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Collie Eye Anomaly problems: Rank 1 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 1 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Multiple Drug Resistance (Mdr1) problems: Rank 1 out of 7 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 13 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 16 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 65 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 107 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 182 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Giant Schnauzer Breed is Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.

    This is because the Giant Schnauzer ranks 9 out of 32 dog breeds for Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 86 Giant Schnauzers, 1 of them had Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Giant Schnauzers, and how common these diseases are in Giant Schnauzers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 9 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 26 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 48 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 51 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 54 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Collie and in Giant Schnauzer and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer:

    Disease Collie Rank Giant Schnauzer Rank
    Collie Eye Anomaly problems 1 out of 7 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 1 out of 182 dog breeds 51 out of 182 dog breeds
    Multiple Drug Resistance (Mdr1) problems 1 out of 7 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 13 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 16 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 65 out of 115 dog breeds 26 out of 115 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 107 out of 144 dog breeds 48 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 182 out of 198 dog breeds 54 out of 198 dog breeds
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems Not Common 9 out of 32 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Collie versus Giant Schnauzer

    Collies do not like to be left alone.

    Giant Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Collies shed more than Giant Schnauzers?

    Collies shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Giant Schnauzers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Collie or the Giant Schnauzer

    Collies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Giant Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Collie or the Giant Schnauzer?

    Collies require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Giant Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Collie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Giant Schnauzer?

    Collies have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Giant Schnauzers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Collies Bark and Howl? What about Giant Schnauzers?

    Collies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Giant Schnauzers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Collies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Collies can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Giant Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Collie vs. Giant Schnauzer

    Collies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Giant Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Collies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Collies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Giant Schnauzers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Collie or the Giant Schnauzer?

    Collies get along very well with other dogs.

    Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Collies good family dogs? What about Giant Schnauzers?

    Collies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Giant Schnauzers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Collies and Giant Schnauzers?

    Collies get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Collie Easier to Train than the Giant Schnauzer?

    Collies are very easy to train.

    Giant Schnauzers are very easy to train.

    Is the Collie Better for Apartment Owners than the Giant Schnauzer?

    Collies adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Giant Schnauzers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Collie or the Giant Schnauzer?

    Collies are very good for new dog owners.

    Giant Schnauzers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Collie

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Collie that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Collie:

  • Keeshond (84 percent match with Collie). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs Keeshond.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Giant Schnauzer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Giant Schnauzer that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Giant Schnauzer:

  • Airedale Terrier (76 percent match with Giant Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Collie vs Airedale Terrier.
  • Gordon Setter (79 percent match with Giant Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Collie vs Gordon Setter.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Collie and how the Giant Schnauzer compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Collie and of the Giant Schnauzer to other breeds:

    Collie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Collie versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Collie versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Collie versus Chihuahua     Collie versus Norwich Terrier     Collie versus Border Terrier     Collie versus Puggle     Collie versus American Eskimo Dog     Collie versus Lhasapoo     Collie versus West Highland White Terrier     Collie versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Collie versus Field Spaniel     Collie versus Goldador     Collie versus Carolina Dog     Collie versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Collie versus Lowchen     Collie versus Labrador Retriever     Collie versus Azawakh     Collie versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Collie versus Schnoodle     Collie versus Saint Berdoodle     Collie versus Bedlington Terrier     Collie versus Peek A Poo     Collie versus Azawakh     Collie versus Korean Jindo Dog     Collie versus Dogue de Bordeaux     

    Giant Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Giant Schnauzer versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Giant Schnauzer versus Peek A Poo     Giant Schnauzer versus Chow Chow     Giant Schnauzer versus Bedlington Terrier     Giant Schnauzer versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Giant Schnauzer versus Standard Poodle     Giant Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle     Giant Schnauzer versus Peek A Poo     Giant Schnauzer versus Irish Wolfhound     Giant Schnauzer versus Pomeranian     Giant Schnauzer versus Doberman Pinscher     Giant Schnauzer versus Leonberger     Giant Schnauzer versus Canaan Dog     Giant Schnauzer versus Border Collie     Giant Schnauzer versus West Highland White Terrier     Giant Schnauzer versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Giant Schnauzer versus Border Terrier     Giant Schnauzer versus Akbash     Giant Schnauzer versus Boxer     Giant Schnauzer versus Redbone Coonhound     Giant Schnauzer versus Whoodle     Giant Schnauzer versus Airedale Terrier     Giant Schnauzer versus Boxerdoodle     Giant Schnauzer versus Hovawart     Giant Schnauzer versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     

    Conclusion: Collie versus Giant Schnauzer. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Collie and the Giant Schnauzer better suits you and your family.