Comparison: Giant Schnauzer and Rottweiler

Giant Schnauzer and Rottweiler are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Giant Schnauzer
Photo: Canarian, CC BY 4.0, source
Rottweiler
Photo: Stromdal, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Giant SchnauzerRottweiler
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryLargeGiant
Height at withers60–70 cm56–69 cm
Weight30–50 kg40–60 kg
Life span10–12 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Large dog with a wiry black or salt-and-pepper coat
  • Strong moustache and beard
  • Up to 70 cm tall
  • Powerful black dog with sharply defined tan markings
  • Broad head and thick neck
  • Short, coarse coat
CoatHard wiry coat with undercoat; black or salt-and-pepper.Medium-length harsh outer coat with undercoat; black with tan.
PurposeThe largest schnauzer, bred in Bavaria to drive cattle, later a guard of breweries and butcher shops; now a working dog.From the German town of Rottweil, where it drove and guarded butchers' cattle; later a police and guard dog.

Breed page: Giant Schnauzer · Breed page: Rottweiler

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.