Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Comparison – Which dog is better Schnauzer or Curly Retriever?

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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Goldendoodle
Origins	Germany	United States Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle. What other names are these breeds known by?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Standard Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Standard Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle? Is a Standard Schnauzer taller than a Goldendoodle?	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Standard Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle. Which breed costs more?	$1200-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle?	Very frequent: The Standard 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. 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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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare training requirements.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare alertness levels.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare territorial behaviors.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Standard Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle?	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle? Which can be better for hunting?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Goldendoodle 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

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare play drive and energy.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare living space needs.	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 Standard Schnauzer indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle?	Standard 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Standard Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle. Which breed is healthier?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle?	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare activity levels.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare obesity risks.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare daily food needs.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle? Compare breed colors.	Black Pepper Salt	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare maintenance needs.	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
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare drooling amounts.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Standard Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle? Compare fur types.	Wiry	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle? Do Standard Schnauzer dogs shed more than Goldendoodle dogs?	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare kid-friendliness.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Goldendoodle? Can a Standard Schnauzer and a Goldendoodle be friends? Do Standard Schnauzer dogs get along with Goldendoodle dogs?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle?	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Standard Schnauzer or a Goldendoodle? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle. Which groups are they in?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Standard Schnauzer and Goldendoodle. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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