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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Miniature Poodle	Pekingese
Origins	Germany	Germany France	China
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Zwergschnauzer	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Chinese Spaniel Lion Dog Peke Peking Palasthund Pelchie Dog Peking Lion Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Poodle? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese weight comparison:	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 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)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese height comparison:	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)	7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$1000-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Pekingese is quite easy to get.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese intelligence:	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low: The Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese trainability comparison.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Pekingese 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 Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Pekingese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Pekingese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Fearless Spirited	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Stubborn Intelligent Affectionate Aggressive Good-natured Opinionated
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.	Pekingese dogs are less 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 Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese?	High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pekingese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese social needs comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Pekingese 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Pekingese dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Pekingese dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese playfulness comparison:	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Pekingeses don't really like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese?	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Pekingese 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 Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	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 Miniature Poodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Pekingese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pekingese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	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.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pekingese bite force: Weak.
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.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pekingese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pekingese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese?	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.	Pekingeses are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese health problems comparison:	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Intervertebral Disk Disease Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease Cryptorchidism Ectopic Cilia Cleft Palate Brachycephalic Syndrome Hydrocephalus Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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 Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Pekingese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Schnauzer, Miniature Poodle and Pekingese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Pekingese: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese?	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 average to cold weather conditions The Pekingese can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese energy level comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Pekingese dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pekingese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Pekingese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	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.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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 Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese 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 Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Pekingese has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense Curly Thick	Dense
Colors What are the original Miniature Schnauzer, Miniature Poodle and Pekingese color?	Black Silver Pepper Salt	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese 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.	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 Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? Miniature Schnauzer or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Pekingese dogs shed moderately. 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 Miniature Poodle or Pekingese?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Pekingese has a high 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 Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pekingese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Good With Comparison

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

Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese 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 Miniature Poodle or Pekingese? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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 Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pekingese 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 Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese 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 Miniature Poodle and Pekingese have?	3-6 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5	2-4 puppies
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Miniature Poodle vs Pekingese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 1906 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 Japan Chin and Pekingese 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. 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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Pekingese Club Of America

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