Breed Comparison: Giant Schnauzer Versus Whoodle

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Giant Schnauzer Versus Whoodle: Introduction

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

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

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 Whoodle.

Giant Schnauzer versus Whoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Giant Schnauzer is a large-sized dog while the Whoodle is a medium-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 Whoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Giant Schnauzer versus Whoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Giant Schnauzer to the Whoodle 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 Whoodle

Factor Giant Schnauzer Whoodle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 1/5
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 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Height 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 12 to 20 inches
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 5/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
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 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2220 $2230
Price Range $1800 – $2500 $1650 – $2550
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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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 Whoodle. 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 Whoodle is 83 out of 125.

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

    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 Whoodle 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 Whoodle

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

  • Giant Schnauzers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Whoodles adapt well to apartment living.
  • Giant Schnauzers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Whoodles are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Giant Schnauzers are very easy to train. However, Whoodles are not easy to train.

    • The Similarities Between the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle

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

  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle 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 Whoodle can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Giant Schnauzer and the Whoodle are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Giant Schnauzer versus Whoodle

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

    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, Whoodles weigh 20 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Whoodles are 12 to 20 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Giant Schnauzer versus Whoodle

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

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

    Whoodles live longer than Giant Schnauzers.

    Price of Giant Schnauzer versus Price of Whoodle

    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 Whoodle puppy is $2230. The price of the Whoodle typically ranges from $1650 – $2550. However, the price of the Whoodle can be as low as $1050 and as high as $6225. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 66 Whoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Whoodle is more expensive than the Giant Schnauzer.

    Giant Schnauzer Whoodle
    Average Price $2220 $2230
    Price Range $1800 to $2500 $1650 to $2550

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Giant Schnauzer and Whoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Giant Schnauzer puppies or how many Whoodle 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 Whoodles?

    A breakdown of the prices of Whoodles?

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Giant Schnauzer versus Whoodle

    Giant Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Whoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Giant Schnauzers shed more than Whoodles?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Giant Schnauzer or the Whoodle

    Giant Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Whoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

    Whoodles are moderately easy to groom.

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

    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.

    Whoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Giant Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Whoodles?

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

    Whoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

    Giant Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Whoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Giant Schnauzer vs. Whoodle

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

    Whoodles 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 Whoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Whoodles cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Giant Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Whoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Giant Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Whoodles?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Giant Schnauzers and Whoodles?

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

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

    Is the Giant Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Whoodle?

    Giant Schnauzers are very easy to train.

    Whoodles are not easy to train.

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

    Giant Schnauzers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Whoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

    Whoodles are not the best dogs 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 Whoodle vs Airedale Terrier.
  • Gordon Setter (79 percent match with Giant Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Whoodle vs Gordon Setter.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Whoodle

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

  • Barbet (74 percent match with Whoodle). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs Barbet.
  • Hovawart (75 percent match with Whoodle). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs Hovawart.
  • Lakeland Terrier (73 percent match with Whoodle). Here is our comparison of the Giant Schnauzer vs Lakeland Terrier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Giant Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Whoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Whoodle versus Labradoodle     Whoodle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Whoodle versus Norwegian Buhund     Whoodle versus Black Mouth Cur     Whoodle versus Mastiff     Whoodle versus Belgian Tervuren     Whoodle versus Chihuahua     Whoodle versus Norwegian Buhund     Whoodle versus Japanese Chin     Whoodle versus Manchester Terrier     Whoodle versus Whippet     Whoodle versus Frenchton     Whoodle versus Korean Jindo Dog     Whoodle versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Whoodle versus American Foxhound     Whoodle versus Spanish Mastiff     Whoodle versus Komondor     Whoodle versus Finnish Spitz     Whoodle versus Affenhuahua     Whoodle versus Boston Terrier     Whoodle versus Samoyed     Whoodle versus Swedish Vallhund     Whoodle versus Basenji     Whoodle versus German Shepherd Dog     Whoodle versus Bich Poo     

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