Papillon vs Miniature Schnauzer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Papillon	Miniature Schnauzer
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	53	18
Reviews	1	2
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Other Names	Butterfly Dog, Squirrel Dog, Phalène, Epagneul Nain, Phalène (Drop Ear Type), Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental	Zwergschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type 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 United Kennel Club
Price	$400-$600	$600-$1000

General Appearance - Papillon vs Miniature Schnauzer

Size	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Height	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

Hair & Care - Papillon vs Miniature Schnauzer

Coat	Feathered	Wiry
Colors	White Red Tan Lemon Sable Black	Salt Pepper Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Papillons shed none to minimal.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Papillon vs Miniature Schnauzer

Temperament	Alert Friendly Energetic Happy Intelligent	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Papillons are easy to train.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Papillon is a highly playful breed.	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Papillons have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Papillons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Papillons need a lot of social interaction.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Papillon is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Papillons are average watchdogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Papillons strongly protect their territory.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Papillons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Papillons are not the biggest explorers.	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Papillons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Papillons 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 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.
Adaptability	Papillons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Papillons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.
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.

Good With - Papillon vs Miniature Schnauzer

Stranger Friendly	Papillons are very stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Papillons are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Papillons are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Papillons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Papillons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Papillons are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature Schnauzers 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.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes 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.

Health Factors - Papillon vs Miniature Schnauzer

Health Issues	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	13-16 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Papillons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Papillons need a lot of exercises.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Papillons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Low The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Papillon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Papillon vs Miniature Schnauzer

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	3-6 puppies
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