Standard Schnauzer
VS
Whippet
Standard Schnauzer vs Whippet
Compare Standard Schnauzer and Whippet 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
Standard Schnauzer
Whippet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 50 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
9 – 19 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
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.
About Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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