Breed comparison
Boxer vs Standard Schnauzer
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
4Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
3Good with other dogs3
4Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
4Energy level3
4Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs5
3Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
2Shedding1
2Coat grooming3
3Drooling3
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, barking, drooling.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Boxer if you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Standard Schnauzer if you prefer a calmer dog, you want less dog hair, you want a dog that is easier to train.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.