Giant Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Russian Bear Schnauzer or Sydney Silky?

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Name	Giant Schnauzer	Silky Terrier
Origins	Germany	Australia
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	80	106
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Other Names	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Sydney Silky, Australian Silky Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers
Price	$1000-$1500	$600-$800

Giant Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier General Appearance Comparison

Size	Giant	Small
Weight	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)	8-11 pounds (4-5 kg)
Avg. Weight	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	9-10 inches (23-25 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Giant Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Wiry	Silky Straight Glossy
Colors	Pepper Salt Black	Blue Fawn Platinum Tricolor Tan Cream Gray Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Giant Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Silky Terriers shed none to minimal.

Giant Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Dominant Kind Powerful Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed	Alert Inquisitive Quick Intelligent Friendly Joyful Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Giant Schnauzer's has great intelligence.	Smart: Silky Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Giant Schnauzers are easy to train.	Silky Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.	The Silky Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Giant Schnauzers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Silky Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Giant Schnauzers need for social interaction is average.	Silky Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Giant Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	Silky Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Giant Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Silky Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Silky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Giant Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Silky Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.	Silky Terriers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Giant Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Silky Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Giant Schnauzers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Giant Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Silky Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Silky Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Giant Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Giant Schnauzers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Giant Schnauzers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Giant Schnauzers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.	Silky Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silky Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Silky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Giant Schnauzers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Silky Terriers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Giant Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Silky Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Giant Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Silky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Cancer Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Collapsed Trachea Diabetes Epilepsy Legg-perthes Disease
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Giant Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Silky Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Giant Schnauzers need a lot of exercises.	Silky Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Giant Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Silky Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Silky Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Silky Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Giant Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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