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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Alaskan Malamute	Puli
Origins	Germany	United States	Hungary
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Zwergschnauzer	Mally Mal	Hungarian Water Dog Puli Dog Puli Kutya Pulik Hungarian Puli
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Alaskan Malamute? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli weight comparison:	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli height comparison:	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli intelligence:	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli trainability comparison.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train. See more.	Puli dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Fearless Spirited	Playful Dignified Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted	Agile Energetic Intelligent Obedient Loyal Faithful Smart Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli?	High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli social needs comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed. See more.	Puli dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli playfulness comparison:	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed. See more.	The Puli is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli?	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature Schnauzer indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs 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.	Alaskan Malamute dogs 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Puli bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli?	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli health problems comparison:	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Inherited Polyneuropathy	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Schnauzer, Alaskan Malamute and Puli breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli?	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. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli energy level comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.	Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.	Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.	Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Schnauzer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant	Dense Curly Wavy Thick Double Woolly Ribbon Tangled Heavy Corded
Colors What are the original Miniature Schnauzer, Alaskan Malamute and Puli color?	Black Silver Pepper Salt	Black Gray Red White	Black Cream White Silver Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Puli dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Alaskan Malamute dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature Schnauzer or Alaskan Malamute or Puli? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature Schnauzer and Alaskan Malamute and Puli have?	3-6 puppies	4-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Alaskan Malamute vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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

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