Spinone Italiano vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Tibetan Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Spinone Italiano	Miniature Schnauzer	Tibetan Terrier
Origins	Italy	Germany	Tibet
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	111	18	101
Reviews	0	2	4
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Other Names	Italian Spinone, Spinone, Italian Griffon, Italian Wire-Haired Pointer, Italian Coarsehaired Pointer	Zwergschnauzer	Tsang Apso, Dokhi Apso
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	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 Tibetan breeds section.
Breed Recognition	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand 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	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
Price	$1500-$2000	$600-$1000	$1200-$2000

General Appearance - Spinone Italiano vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Tibetan Terrier

Size	Large Medium	Small	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)
Height	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	14-17 inches (36-43 cm)
Avg. Height	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Spinone Italiano vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Tibetan Terrier

Coat	Wiry	Wiry	Thick Smooth
Colors	Brown Roan White Orange	Salt Pepper Silver Black	Silver Gray White Black
Grooming	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Spinone Italianos shed none to minimal.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Tibetan Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Spinone Italiano vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Tibetan Terrier

Temperament	Friendly Affectionate Gentle Loyal Docile Patient	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited	Affectionate Energetic Reserved Intelligent Amiable Gentle Sensitive
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Spinone Italianos are quite easy to train.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.	Tibetan Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Spinone Italianos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Spinone Italianos are highly affectionate dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Tibetan Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Spinone Italianos are a social breed.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.	Tibetan Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Spinone Italianos are average watchdogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.	Tibetan Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Spinone Italianos are average defenders.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.	Tibetan Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Spinone Italianos 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.	Tibetan Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Spinone Italianos have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.	Tibetan Terriers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Spinone Italianos 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 Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Tibetan Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Spinone Italianos 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.	Tibetan Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Spinone Italianos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tibetan Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Spinone Italianos 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 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.	Tibetan 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.

Good With - Spinone Italiano vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Tibetan Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Spinone Italianos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Spinone Italianos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Spinone Italianos are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Spinone Italianos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Spinone Italianos are generally with other pets.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Terriers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Spinone Italianos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Tibetan 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	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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 Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Tibetan 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.

Health Factors - Spinone Italiano vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Tibetan Terrier

Health Issues	The Spinone Italiano 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.	The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Distichiasis Hip Dysplasia Hyperthyroidism Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Spinone Italianos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Tibetan Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Spinone Italianos need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.	Tibetan Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Spinone Italianos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Tibetan Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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 cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Spinone Italiano vs Miniature Schnauzer vs Tibetan 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	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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