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- Giant Schnauzer Versus Schnoodle: Introduction
- Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle: Overview
- Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle
- The Similarities Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle
- Lifespan of Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle
- Price of Giant Schnauzer versus Price of Schnoodle
- Adopting the Giant Schnauzer versus Adopting the Schnoodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle
- Do Giant Schnauzers shed more than Schnoodles?
- Which one drools more, the Giant Schnauzer or the Schnoodle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Giant Schnauzer or the Schnoodle?
- Does the Giant Schnauzer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Schnoodle?
- Do Giant Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Schnoodles?
- Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Schnoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Giant Schnauzer vs. Schnoodle
- Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Schnoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Giant Schnauzer or the Schnoodle?
- Are Giant Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Schnoodles?
- How Kid-friendly are Giant Schnauzers and Schnoodles?
- Is the Giant Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Schnoodle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Giant Schnauzer
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Schnoodle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Giant Schnauzer Versus Schnoodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle? 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 Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle. 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 Schnoodle.
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 Schnoodle.
Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle: Overview
Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle are similar in size. The Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle are both large-sized dogs.
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 Schnoodle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Giant Schnauzer to the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle
| Factor | Giant Schnauzer | Schnoodle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 10 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 55 to 80 pounds | 20 to 75 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $2220 | $1720 |
| Price Range | $1800 – $2500 | $1250 – $2000 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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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 Schnoodle. 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 Schnoodle is 84 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Schnoodle is a better pet than the Giant Schnauzer. So, you should get the Schnoodle!
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 Schnoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle
Below is a list of where the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle
The Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Giant Schnauzer and the Schnoodle.
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, Schnoodles weigh 20 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Schnoodles are 10 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle
The lifespan of Giant Schnauzers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzers is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Schnoodles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Schnoodles is 12.5 years.
Schnoodles live longer than Giant Schnauzers.
Price of Giant Schnauzer versus Price of Schnoodle
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 Schnoodle puppy is $1720. The price of the Schnoodle typically ranges from $1250 – $2000. However, the price of the Schnoodle can be as low as $750 and as high as $5535. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 225 Schnoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Giant Schnauzer is more expensive than the Schnoodle.
| Giant Schnauzer | Schnoodle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2220 | $1720 |
| Price Range | $1800 to $2500 | $1250 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Giant Schnauzer and Schnoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Giant Schnauzer puppies or how many Schnoodle 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 Schnoodles?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Giant Schnauzer puppy or the Schnoodle 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.
Adopting the Giant Schnauzer versus Adopting the Schnoodle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Giant Schnauzers and many Schnoodles 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, Schnoodles are also available for adoption. For example, Lance Lewis Lincoln is a Male Schnoodle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Schnoodles like Lance Lewis Lincoln that are up for adoption on 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, Ralphie is an adorable Male Schnoodle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Giant Schnauzers and Schnoodles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle
Giant Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.
Schnoodles do not like to be left alone.
Do Giant Schnauzers shed more than Schnoodles?
Giant Schnauzers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Schnoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Giant Schnauzer or the Schnoodle
Giant Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Schnoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Giant Schnauzer or the Schnoodle?
Giant Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Schnoodles are very easy to groom.
Does the Giant Schnauzer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Schnoodle?
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.
Schnoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Giant Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Schnoodles?
Giant Schnauzers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Schnoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Schnoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Giant Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Schnoodles cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Giant Schnauzer vs. Schnoodle
Giant Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Schnoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Giant Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Schnoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Giant Schnauzers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Schnoodles can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Giant Schnauzer or the Schnoodle?
Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Schnoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Giant Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Schnoodles?
Giant Schnauzers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Schnoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Giant Schnauzers and Schnoodles?
Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Schnoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Giant Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Schnoodle?
Giant Schnauzers are very easy to train.
Schnoodles are very easy to train.
Is the Giant Schnauzer Better for Apartment Owners than the Schnoodle?
Giant Schnauzers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Schnoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Giant Schnauzer or the Schnoodle?
Giant Schnauzers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Schnoodles 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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Schnoodle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Giant Schnauzer and how the Schnoodle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Giant Schnauzer and of the Schnoodle to other breeds:
Giant Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Schnoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Conclusion: Giant Schnauzer versus Schnoodle. 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 Schnoodle better suits you and your family.