Broholmer
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Broholmer vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Broholmer 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
Broholmer
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 75 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
40 – 70 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Broholmer
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, calm Danish mastiff-type guardian, devoted to its family and home. Steady, watchful, and typically gentle, it needs moderate exercise, mental stimulation, and close companionship. Still rare outside Scandinavia, breeding emphasizes health and stable temperament.
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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