Chow Chow vs Standard Schnauzer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Chow Chow	Standard Schnauzer
Origins	China	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	76	90
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Other Names	Chow, Chowdren	Mittelschnauzer, Schnauzer, Wirehair Pinscher
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	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 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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	$600-$800	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Chow Chow vs Standard Schnauzer

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Avg. Height	20 inches (51 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Chow Chow vs Standard Schnauzer

Coat	Rough	Wiry
Colors	Cinnamon Red Blue Cream Black	Pepper Salt Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Chow Chows shed above average.	Standard Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Chow Chow vs Standard Schnauzer

Temperament	Aloof Loyal Intelligent Detached Independent Quiet Protective	Devoted Intelligent Playful Good-natured Lively Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Low: The Chow Chow if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Chow Chows aren't famous for their trainability.	Standard Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Chow Chows are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Chow Chows may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Standard Schnauzers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Chow Chows are kinda antisocial.	Standard Schnauzers are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Chow Chows are average watchdogs.	Standard Schnauzers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Chow Chows are average defenders.	Standard Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Chow Chows have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Standard Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Chow Chows tend to escape less than other breeds.	Standard Schnauzers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Chow Chows have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Standard Schnauzers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Chow Chows are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Standard 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	Chow Chows don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Standard Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Chow Chows handle alone time quite well.	Standard 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Chow Chow vs Standard Schnauzer

Stranger Friendly	Chow Chows are not stranger friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Chow Chows are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Chow Chows are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Chow Chows are not dog-friendly.	Standard Schnauzers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Chow Chows usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Standard Schnauzers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Chow Chows are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Standard 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 Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like 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 - Chow Chow vs Standard Schnauzer

Health Issues	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems	Ectropion Hip Dysplasia	Follicular Dermatitis Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Chow Chows have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Standard Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Chow Chows exercise need is minimal.	Standard Schnauzers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Chow Chows like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Standard Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Chow Chow is an average drooler.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Chow Chow vs Standard 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	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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