Schnoodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Schnoodle and Miniature Poodle. Which is better: Schnoodle or Miniature Poodle or Jack Russell Terrier?
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| Name | Schnoodle | Miniature Poodle | Jack Russell Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United States |  Germany  France |  England |
| Group | Designer Dogs | Companion Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 591 | 435 | 78 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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| Other Names | Cross between the Poodle and the Schnauzer. | Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Carniche Moyen, Barboncino Miniatura, French Poodle, Pudle, Zwergpudel | Russell Terrier, JRT, Jack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Cross Breed | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier breed. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. |
| Breed Recognition | Not recognized by any clubs. | 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 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 Irish Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America |
| Price | 600-800 | 1000-1500 | $700-$1000 |
General Appearance - Schnoodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier
| Size | Large Medium | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20-75 pounds (9-34 kg) | 15-17 pounds (7-8 kg) | 11-18 pounds (5-8 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | 16 pounds (7.5 kg) | 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg) |
| Height | 10-15 inches (25-38 cm) | 11-15 inches (28-38 cm) | 8-15 inches (20-38 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 12.5 inches (31.5 cm) | 13 inches (33 cm) | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
Hair & Care - Schnoodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier
| Coat | Wiry Curly Soft Wavy | Dense Curly Thick | Rough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black Gray Silver Brown White Apricot Sable Black & White Black & Tan | Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige | Tan White Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Schnoodle doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Schnoodles are low shedders. | Miniature Poodles shed none to minimal. | Jack Russell Terriers are heavy shedders. |
Characteristics - Schnoodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier
| Temperament | Smart Active Loyal Intelligent Watchful Playful Protective | Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable | Alert Courageous Independent Cheerful Energetic Stubborn |
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| Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Schnoodle is an excellent dog breed. | Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed. |
| Trainability | Schnoodles are quite easy to train. | Miniature Poodles are very easy to train. | Jack Russell Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Schnoodle is a playful breed. | The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. | The Jack Russell 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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Schnoodles are highly affectionate dogs. | Miniature Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Jack Russell Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Schnoodles are a social breed. | Miniature Poodles need a lot of social interaction. | Jack Russell Terriers need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Schnoodle rarely barks. | Average to high: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. | High: The Jack Russell Terrier is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Schnoodles are one of the best watchdogs. | Miniature Poodles are good watchdogs. | Jack Russell Terriers are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Schnoodles strongly protect their territory. | Miniature Poodles are average defenders. | Jack Russell Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Schnoodles have an 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. | Jack Russell Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Schnoodles have average wanderlust potential. | Miniature Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds. | Wanderlust potential of the Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Schnoodles 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. | Miniature Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Jack Russell Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Schnoodles 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. | Jack Russell Terriers are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Schnoodles adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Miniature Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Jack Russell Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Schnoodles 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| 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 - Schnoodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Schnoodles are average friendly towards strangers. | Miniature Poodles are stranger friendly dogs. | Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Schnoodles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Miniature Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs. | Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children. |
| Cat Friendly | Schnoodles are not cat-friendly dogs. | Miniature Poodles are cat-friendly dogs. | Jack Russell Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Schnoodles are average friendly towards other dogs. | Miniature Poodles are dog-friendly dogs. | Jack Russell Terriers are dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Schnoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Schnoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Schnoodles do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Miniature Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets. | Jack Russell Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Schnoodles 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. |
No Jack Russell Terriers 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 |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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 |
Not really Schnoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Jack Russell Terrier 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Schnoodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier
| Health Issues | The Schnoodle 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. | The Jack Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Diabetes Addison's Disease Gastric Torsion | Addison's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia | Deafness Glaucoma Legg-perthes Disease Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation |
| Life Expectancy | 10-15 years | 14-16 years | 13-16 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Schnoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Miniature Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Jack Russell Terriers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Schnoodles need quite a lot of exercise. | Miniature Poodles need quite a lot of exercise. | Jack Russell Terriers need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Schnoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Miniature Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Jack Russell Terriers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 2 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/4 to 1 cup 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 warm weather conditions | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Schnoodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Jack Russell Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Schnoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Schnoodle vs Miniature Poodle vs Jack Russell Terrier
| 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 | 4-8 puppies |
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