Gotland Hound
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Gotland Hound vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Gotland Hound 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
Gotland Hound
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 56 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 19 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
5/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Gotland Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Gotland Hound
The Gotland Hound is a rare Swedish scenthound from Gotland, medium‑sized, athletic and enduring. Bred to hunt hare and fox, it has a loud, carrying voice, independent working style, and strong hunting instinct. Loyal and affectionate with its family, it is calm indoors if well exercised.
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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