Chi-Poo vs Miniature Schnauzer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Chi-Poo	Miniature Schnauzer
Origins	United States	Germany
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	612	18
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Other Names	Cross between the Chihuahua and Toy or Teacup Poodle. Chi-Poos Choodle Chipoodle Poochi Poohuahua	Zwergschnauzer
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	500-1000	$600-$1000

General Appearance - Chi-Poo vs Miniature Schnauzer

Size	Small	Small
Weight	5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	12.5 pounds (6 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Height	6-14 inches (15-36 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)
Avg. Height	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

Hair & Care - Chi-Poo vs Miniature Schnauzer

Coat	Short Long Medium	Wiry
Colors	Cream Brown Blue Brindle Silver Grey Fawn White Black	Salt Pepper Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The Chi-Poo requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Chi-Poos are low shedders.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Chi-Poo vs Miniature Schnauzer

Temperament	Energetic Playful Intelligent Independent Companionable Active	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Chi-Poo is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Chi-Poos are easy to train.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Chi-Poo is a playful breed.	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Chi-Poos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Chi-Poos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Chi-Poos are kinda antisocial.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Chi-Poo barks occasionally.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Chi-Poos are average watchdogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Chi-Poos are average defenders.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Chi-Poo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Chi-Poos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Chi-Poos have average wanderlust potential.	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Chi-Poos have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Chi-Poos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Chi-Poos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Chi-Poos handle alone time quite well.	Miniature Schnauzers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Chi-Poo vs Miniature Schnauzer

Stranger Friendly	Chi-Poos are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Chi-Poos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Chi-Poos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Chi-Poos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Chi-Poo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Chi-Poos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Chi-Poos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Chi-Poos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Chi-Poo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Chi-Poo vs Miniature Schnauzer

Health Issues	Chi-Poos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Overactive tear glands Hypoglycemia Glaucoma Luxating Patella	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Chi-Poos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Chi-Poos exercise need is minimal.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Chi-Poos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Chi-Poo has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Chi-Poo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Chi-Poo vs Miniature Schnauzer

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	3-6 puppies
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