Differences and Similarities between the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer.

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Mastiff Versus Standard Schnauzer: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Mastiff and the Standard 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 Mastiff and for the Standard 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 Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer.

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

Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer: Overview

A very important difference between the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Mastiff is a giant-sized dog while the Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are Working Dogs. This means both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer 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.

Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Mastiff to the Standard 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 Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer

Factor Mastiff Standard Schnauzer
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 1/5
Weight 130 to 220 pounds 30 to 50 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 2/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Height 27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 1/5 5/5
Life Span 6 to 10 years 13 to 16 years
Average Lifespan 8.0 years 14.5 years
Average Price $1740 $1710
Price Range $1100 – $2200 $1200 – $2150
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 71.1 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Minimum age 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PennGen
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 28 90
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 72 18

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Mastiff 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 Standard 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 Mastiff is 72 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Standard Schnauzer is 80 out of 125.

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

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer

    Below is a list of where the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are most different:

  • Mastiffs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Standard Schnauzers can tolerate hot weather.
  • Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Standard Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Mastiffs not very intelligent. However, Standard Schnauzers are highly intelligent.
  • Mastiffs have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Standard Schnauzers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Mastiffs gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Standard Schnauzers are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool. However, Standard Schnauzers do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer

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

  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are very playful.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer.

    Mastiffs weigh 130 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Mastiffs are 27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Standard Schnauzers weigh 30 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Standard Schnauzers are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer

    The lifespan of Mastiffs is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Mastiffs is 8.0 years.

    The lifespan of Standard Schnauzers is between 13 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzers is 14.5 years.

    Standard Schnauzers live longer than Mastiffs.

    Temperament of the Standard Schnauzer Versus the Mastiff

    The Mastiff has a better temperament than the Standard Schnauzer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Mastiff is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Standard Schnauzer is 71.1 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 100.0 percent, the Mastiff has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 71.1 percent, the Standard Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer by measuring the temperaments of 8 Mastiffs and 76 Standard Schnauzers.

    Price of Mastiff versus Price of Standard Schnauzer

    The average price of the Mastiff puppy is $1740. The price of the Mastiff typically ranges from $1100 – $2200. However, the price of a Mastiff can be as low as $200 and as high as $4600. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 248 Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Standard Schnauzer puppy is $1710. The price of the Standard Schnauzer typically ranges from $1200 – $2150. However, the price of the Standard Schnauzer can be as low as $600 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 26 Standard Schnauzer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Mastiff is more expensive than the Standard Schnauzer.

    Mastiff Standard Schnauzer
    Average Price $1740 $1710
    Price Range $1100 to $2200 $1200 to $2150

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Standard Schnauzers

    A breakdown of the prices of Standard Schnauzers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Mastiff puppy or the Standard 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.

    Adopting the Mastiff versus Adopting the Standard Schnauzer

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Mastiffs and many Standard 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 Mastiff named Big Red that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Mastiffs like Big Red on pefinder.com.

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

    The Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Mastiffs and Standard Schnauzers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Mastiff versus the Intelligence of the Standard Schnauzer

    Mastiff Standard Schnauzer
    Intelligence Rank 72 out of 130 dog breeds 18 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 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 Mastiff has an obedience intelligence rank of 72 out of 130 dog breeds. The Mastiff belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Mastiffs tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Standard Schnauzer has an obedience intelligence rank of 18 out of 130 dog breeds. The Standard Schnauzer belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Standard Schnauzers tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Standard Schnauzer is more intelligent than the Mastiff.

    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 Mastiff versus Popularity of Standard 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 Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Mastiff is more popular with dog owners than the Standard Schnauzer. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Mastiff is 28 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Standard Schnauzer is 90 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Mastiff

    Popularity of Mastiff

    Popularity of Standard Schnauzer

    Popularity of Standard Schnauzer

    Year Mastiff Popularity Rank Standard Schnauzer Popularity Rank
    2013 26 90
    2014 26 90
    2015 25 91
    2016 28 85
    2017 28 90
    2018 29 89
    2019 32 97
    2020 33 92

    Health Problems of Mastiff versus Health Problems of Standard 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 Mastiff and the Standard 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 Mastiff is prone to more genetic health problems than the Standard Schnauzer.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Mastiff than for the Standard Schnauzer.

    7 health tests are recommended for Mastiff while 6 tests are recommended for the Standard Schnauzer.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Mastiffs and in Standard Schnauzers.

    Mastiff Health Problems

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

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Minimum age 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PennGen
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mastiffs here.

    Standard Schnauzer Health Problems

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

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Standard Schnauzers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Mastiffs and Standard 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 Mastiff Breed is Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    This is because the Mastiff ranks 3 out of 6 dog breeds for Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 891 Mastiffs, 14 of them had Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

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

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 3 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Cystinuria problems: Rank 3 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 9 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 12 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 26 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 39 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 39 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 43 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 49 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 53 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 72 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 131 out of 145 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 Standard Schnauzer Breed is Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    This is because the Standard Schnauzer ranks 2 out of 3 dog breeds for Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1749 Standard Schnauzers, 8 of them had Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

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

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems: Rank 2 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 40 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 54 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 103 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 128 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Mastiff and in Standard Schnauzer and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer:

    Disease Mastiff Rank Standard Schnauzer Rank
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems 3 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Cystinuria problems 3 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 9 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 12 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 26 out of 144 dog breeds 54 out of 144 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems 39 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 39 out of 198 dog breeds 128 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 43 out of 182 dog breeds 103 out of 182 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 49 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 53 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 72 out of 115 dog breeds 40 out of 115 dog breeds
    Patella problems 131 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems Not Common 2 out of 3 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: Mastiff versus Standard Schnauzer

    Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Standard Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Mastiffs shed more than Standard Schnauzers?

    Mastiffs shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Mastiff or the Standard Schnauzer

    Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Standard Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Mastiff or the Standard Schnauzer?

    Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Does the Mastiff Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Standard Schnauzer?

    Mastiffs 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.

    Standard 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 Mastiffs Bark and Howl? What about Standard Schnauzers?

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

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

    Can Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Standard Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Mastiff vs. Standard Schnauzer

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

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

    Can Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Standard Schnauzers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mastiff or the Standard Schnauzer?

    Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Standard Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Mastiffs good family dogs? What about Standard Schnauzers?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Mastiffs and Standard Schnauzers?

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

    Standard Schnauzers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Mastiff Easier to Train than the Standard Schnauzer?

    Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Standard Schnauzers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Mastiff Better for Apartment Owners than the Standard Schnauzer?

    Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Standard Schnauzers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Mastiff or the Standard Schnauzer?

    Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mastiff

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

  • Black Russian Terrier (73 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs Black Russian Terrier.
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (72 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Dogue de Bordeaux (72 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs Dogue de Bordeaux.
  • Leonberger (73 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs Leonberger.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Standard Schnauzer

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

  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (77 percent match with Standard Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Mastiff vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Mastiff versus German Pinscher     Mastiff versus Miniature Pinscher     Mastiff versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Mastiff versus Irish Water Spaniel     Mastiff versus Border Collie     Mastiff versus Bluetick Coonhound     Mastiff versus Leonberger     Mastiff versus Scottish Terrier     Mastiff versus Lhasapoo     Mastiff versus Tibetan Mastiff     Mastiff versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Mastiff versus Greyhound     Mastiff versus Mountain Cur     Mastiff versus Akita Chow     Mastiff versus Welsh Terrier     Mastiff versus Finnish Spitz     Mastiff versus Saint Bernard     Mastiff versus Saint Berdoodle     Mastiff versus Boerboel     Mastiff versus Collie     Mastiff versus Giant Schnauzer     Mastiff versus American Foxhound     Mastiff versus Great Dane     Mastiff versus Shiranian     Mastiff versus German Wirehaired Pointer     

    Standard Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Standard Schnauzer versus Bearded Collie     Standard Schnauzer versus Akita Chow     Standard Schnauzer versus English Springer Spaniel     Standard Schnauzer versus Morkie     Standard Schnauzer versus Portuguese Water Dog     Standard Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky     Standard Schnauzer versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Standard Schnauzer versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Standard Schnauzer versus Mudi     Standard Schnauzer versus Cesky Terrier     Standard Schnauzer versus Affenpinscher     Standard Schnauzer versus Maremma Sheepdog     Standard Schnauzer versus Maremma Sheepdog     Standard Schnauzer versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Standard Schnauzer versus Finnish Spitz     Standard Schnauzer versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Standard Schnauzer versus Pyredoodle     Standard Schnauzer versus Karelian Bear Dog     Standard Schnauzer versus Boykin Spaniel     Standard Schnauzer versus Plott     Standard Schnauzer versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Standard Schnauzer versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Standard Schnauzer versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Standard Schnauzer versus Japanese Spitz     Standard Schnauzer versus Pug     

    Conclusion: Mastiff versus Standard 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 Mastiff and the Standard Schnauzer better suits you and your family.