Bearded Collie
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Bearded Collie vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Bearded Collie and Standard Schnauzer side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 56 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
About Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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