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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Bichon Frise	Maltese
Origins	Germany	Spain Belgium	Italy
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	18	46	33
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Zwergschnauzer	Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise	Maltese lion dog Maltese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$700-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Maltese is quite easy to get.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Bichon Frise? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese weight comparison:	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	6.5-9 pounds (3-4 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)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	6.7 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese height comparison:	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese coat comparison:	Wiry	Curly	Feathered
Colors What are the original Miniature Schnauzer, Bichon Frise and Maltese color?	Salt Pepper Silver Black	White Apricot Buff Cream	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal. See more.	Bichon Frises are low shedders. See more.	Malteses 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 Bichon Frise or Maltese?	8-12 weeks Very 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Active Easygoing Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Playful Sweet Tempered
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese 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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese trainability comparison.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train. See more.	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train. See more.	Malteses are quite easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese playfulness comparison:	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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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 Bichon Frise vs Maltese?	High: Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Malteses are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese social needs comparison:	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed. See more.	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Malteses need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese?	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Maltese is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs. See more.	Malteses are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory. See more.	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Malteses strongly protect their territory. See more.
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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.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltese bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Schnauzers have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Malteses have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Malteses are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Malteses 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Maltese breed.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Malteses adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	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.	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Malteses tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.	Bichon Frises are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Malteses are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Malteses are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Malteses are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Malteses are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Malteses are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese?	Yes Miniature Schnauzers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bichon Frises are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Malteses 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 Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Maltese 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.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese Health Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese?	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Maltese 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 Bichon Frise vs Maltese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese health problems comparison:	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing White Dog Shaker Syndrome
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 Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Maltese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Schnauzer, Bichon Frise and Maltese 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 Bichon Frise: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Maltese: 16 years
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Hypoallergenic Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese energy level comparison:	Miniature Schnauzers are high-energy dogs.	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Malteses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Malteses exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Malteses sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Schnauzer or Bichon Frise or Maltese?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese 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 to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Maltese has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese?	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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Maltese 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 Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Maltese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese 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 Bichon Frise or Maltese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Bichon Frise vs Maltese?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Maltese 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.	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.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese 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 Bichon Frise and Maltese have?	3-6 puppies	2-5 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Bichon Frise vs Maltese 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 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America	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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