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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Miniature Poodle	Airedale Terrier
Origins	Germany	Germany France	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	18	435	55
Reviews	2	1	1
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Other Names	Zwergschnauzer	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Carniche Moyen, Barboncino Miniatura, French Poodle, Pudle, Zwergpudel	Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier, Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	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 Canadian 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	$600-$1000	1000-1500	$600-$800

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Airedale Terrier General Appearance Comparison

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Airedale Terrier Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Wiry	Dense Curly Thick	Wiry Dense Rough
Colors	Salt Pepper Silver Black	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige	Tan Grizzle Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Miniature Poodles shed none to minimal.	Airedale Terriers are low shedders.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Airedale Terrier Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Adaptable Brave Playful Energetic Balanced Obedient Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Airedale Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.	Miniature Poodles are very easy to train.	Airedale Terriers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Airedale Terriers 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.	Miniature Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Airedale Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.	Miniature Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Airedale Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	Miniature Poodles are good watchdogs.	Airedale Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.	Miniature Poodles are average defenders.	Airedale Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Airedale Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.	Miniature Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Miniature Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Airedale Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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.	Miniature Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers 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	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Airedale Terriers 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.	Miniature Poodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Airedale Terriers 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.	Miniature Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Airedale Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Airedale Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Airedale Terrier 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.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Airedale Terrier Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Addison's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Cancer Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	14-16 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Miniature Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Airedale Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.	Miniature Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Airedale Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Airedale Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
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	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Airedale Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

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	2-8 puppies, average 5	7-9 puppies
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