Miniature Schnauzer vs French Bulldog vs Pug – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	French Bulldog	Pug
Origins	Germany	England France	China
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	18	4	31
Reviews	2	1	5
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Other Names	Zwergschnauzer	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs 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 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	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	$600-$1000	$2000-$4000	$300-$500

General Appearance - Miniature Schnauzer vs French Bulldog vs Pug

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)
Height	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Miniature Schnauzer vs French Bulldog vs Pug

Coat	Wiry	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture	Fine
Colors	Salt Pepper Silver Black	Brindle Cream Fawn White	Fawn Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.	Pugs shed above average.

Characteristics - Miniature Schnauzer vs French Bulldog vs Pug

Temperament	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.	Pugs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.	Pugs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Pugs 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.
Apartment Friendly	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.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Miniature Schnauzer vs French Bulldog vs Pug

Stranger Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Pugs 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pug 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Miniature Schnauzer vs French Bulldog vs Pug

Health Issues	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.	Pugs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1 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 to High.	Average to High.	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Miniature Schnauzer vs French Bulldog vs Pug

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	3-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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