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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Papillon	Japanese Spitz
Origins	Germany	Spain France Belgium	Japan
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Zwergschnauzer	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Nihon Supittsu
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Papillon? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz weight comparison:	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	11-20 pounds (5-10 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: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	15.5 pounds (7.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz height comparison:	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$400-$600	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz intelligence:	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz trainability comparison.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? 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.	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Fearless Spirited	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz?	High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz playfulness comparison:	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz?	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud 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 Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	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.	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 Papillon indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz 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.	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	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.	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz?	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Japanese Spitz 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 Papillon vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison:	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes
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 Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Schnauzer, Papillon and Japanese Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz?	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 Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz energy level comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz 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 Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz coat comparison:	Wiry	Feathered	Thick
Colors What are the original Miniature Schnauzer, Papillon and Japanese Spitz color?	Black Silver Pepper Salt	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz 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 Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are generally with other pets.	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Papillon or Japanese Spitz?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Japanese Spitz 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 Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Japanese Spitz 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.	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz 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 Papillon or Japanese Spitz? 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 Papillon vs Japanese Spitz?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Spitz 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 Papillon vs Japanese Spitz 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 Papillon and Japanese Spitz have?	3-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-6 puppies
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon vs Japanese Spitz 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 1915 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz 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 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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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