Breed Comparison: Giant Schnauzer Versus Maltese

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Giant Schnauzer Versus Maltese: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese? 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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese 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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese 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 Giant Schnauzer and for the Maltese. 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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese.

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

Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese

Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese: Overview

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

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Maltese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Giant Schnauzer to the Maltese 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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese

Factor Giant Schnauzer Maltese
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Height 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Kid-Friendly 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 55 to 80 pounds Up to 7 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2220 $2580
Price Range $1800 – $2500 $1800 – $3000
Temperament Score 77.4 percent 82.4 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 77 33
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 28 59

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Giant Schnauzer 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 Maltese. 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 Giant Schnauzer is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Maltese is 82 out of 125.

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

    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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese

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

  • Giant Schnauzers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Malteses adapt well to apartment living.
  • Giant Schnauzers are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Malteses are good for new dog owners.
  • Giant Schnauzers can tolerate cold weather. However, Malteses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Giant Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Giant Schnauzers require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise. However, Malteses have low exercise needs.
  • The Similarities Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese

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

  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese 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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese are very easy to train.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese

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

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

    On the other hand, Malteses weigh Up to 7 pounds when fully grown. Malteses are 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese

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

    The lifespan of Malteses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Malteses is 13.5 years.

    Malteses live longer than Giant Schnauzers.

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    Temperament of the Giant Schnauzer Versus the Maltese

    The Maltese has a better temperament than the Giant Schnauzer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Maltese is 82.4 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 77.4 percent, the Giant Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 82.4 percent, the Maltese has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese by measuring the temperaments of 265 Giant Schnauzers and 17 Malteses.

    Price of Giant Schnauzer versus Price of Maltese

    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 a Giant Schnauzer can be as low as $1200 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 114 Giant Schnauzer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Maltese puppy is $2580. The price of the Maltese typically ranges from $1800 – $3000. However, the price of the Maltese can be as low as $500 and as high as $7995. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 413 Maltese puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Maltese is more expensive than the Giant Schnauzer.

    Giant Schnauzer Maltese
    Average Price $2220 $2580
    Price Range $1800 to $2500 $1800 to $3000

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses?

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Giant Schnauzer puppy or the Maltese 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.

    Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese

    Adopting the Giant Schnauzer versus Adopting the Maltese

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Giant Schnauzers and many Malteses 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 Giant Schnauzer named Milo that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Giant Schnauzers like Milo on pefinder.com.

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

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

    Hendrix – Costa Mesa Location is the name of another Giant Schnauzer (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Walter is an adorable Male Maltese on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

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

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

    The Intelligence of the Giant Schnauzer versus the Intelligence of the Maltese

    Giant Schnauzer Maltese
    Intelligence Rank 28 out of 130 dog breeds 59 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 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 Maltese has an obedience intelligence rank of 59 out of 130 dog breeds. The Maltese belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Malteses tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Giant Schnauzer is more intelligent than the Maltese.

    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 Giant Schnauzer versus Popularity of Maltese

    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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Maltese is more popular with dog owners than the Giant Schnauzer. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Maltese is 33 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Giant Schnauzer is 77 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Giant Schnauzer

    Popularity of Giant Schnauzer

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Maltese

    Year Giant Schnauzer Popularity Rank Maltese Popularity Rank
    2013 83 27
    2014 83 29
    2015 81 31
    2016 79 33
    2017 80 33
    2018 78 37
    2019 71 36
    2020 67 38

    Health Problems of Giant Schnauzer versus Health Problems of Maltese

    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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese 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 Maltese is prone to the same number of genetic health problems as the Giant Schnauzer.

    3 health tests are recommended for Giant Schnauzer while 3 tests are recommended for the Maltese.

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

    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.

    Maltese Health Problems

    Malteses are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Maltese 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 Maltese puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Maltese 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 Malteses for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Malteses here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Giant Schnauzers and Malteses

    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
  • 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 Maltese Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Maltese ranks 6 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 155 Malteses, 2 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

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

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 6 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 16 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 41 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 98 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 139 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Giant Schnauzer and in Maltese and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese:

    Disease Giant Schnauzer Rank Maltese Rank
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 9 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 26 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 48 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 51 out of 182 dog breeds 139 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems 54 out of 198 dog breeds 98 out of 198 dog breeds
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems Not Common 6 out of 40 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems Not Common 16 out of 49 dog breeds
    Patella problems Not Common 41 out of 145 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: Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese

    Giant Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Malteses do not like to be left alone.

    Do Giant Schnauzers shed more than Malteses?

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

    Malteses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Giant Schnauzer or the Maltese

    Giant Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Malteses do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

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

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

    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.

    Malteses 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 Giant Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Malteses?

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

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

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

    Giant Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Malteses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Giant Schnauzer vs. Maltese

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

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

    Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Malteses Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

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

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

    Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Malteses get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Giant Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Malteses?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Giant Schnauzers and Malteses?

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

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

    Is the Giant Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Maltese?

    Giant Schnauzers are very easy to train.

    Malteses are very easy to train.

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

    Giant Schnauzers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Malteses adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

    Malteses are very good for new dog owners.

    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 Maltese vs Airedale Terrier.
  • Gordon Setter (79 percent match with Giant Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Gordon Setter.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maltese

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Maltese 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 Maltese:

  • Pomapoo (80 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (81 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs Peek A Poo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Giant Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Giant Schnauzer versus Fila Brasileiro     Giant Schnauzer versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Giant Schnauzer versus Akbash     Giant Schnauzer versus American Foxhound     Giant Schnauzer versus Korean Jindo Dog     Giant Schnauzer versus Carolina Dog     Giant Schnauzer versus Bolognese     Giant Schnauzer versus Shichon     Giant Schnauzer versus Chinook     Giant Schnauzer versus Rottweiler     Giant Schnauzer versus Australian Kelpie     Giant Schnauzer versus Xoloitzcuintli     Giant Schnauzer versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Giant Schnauzer versus Irish Water Spaniel     Giant Schnauzer versus Lowchen     Giant Schnauzer versus Harrier     Giant Schnauzer versus Dutch Shepherd     Giant Schnauzer versus Pomapoo     Giant Schnauzer versus Shih Tzu     Giant Schnauzer versus Borzoi     Giant Schnauzer versus Jack Russell Terrier     Giant Schnauzer versus Newfoundland     Giant Schnauzer versus Norwegian Lundehund     Giant Schnauzer versus Golden Cocker Retriever     

    Maltese Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Maltese versus Dachshund     Maltese versus Dogo Argentino     Maltese versus Bullmastiff     Maltese versus Afghan Hound     Maltese versus Black Russian Terrier     Maltese versus Basset Hound     Maltese versus Sussex Spaniel     Maltese versus Affenhuahua     Maltese versus Bluetick Coonhound     Maltese versus Australian Kelpie     Maltese versus Whippet     Maltese versus Pomapoo     Maltese versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Maltese versus Great Dane     Maltese versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Maltese versus Greyhound     Maltese versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Maltese versus Schipperke     Maltese versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Maltese versus Cocker Spaniel     Maltese versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Maltese versus Golden Retriever     Maltese versus Valley Bulldog     Maltese versus Mastiff     Maltese versus Chi-Poo     

    Conclusion: Giant Schnauzer versus Maltese. 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 Giant Schnauzer and the Maltese better suits you and your family.