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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Mini St. Bernard	Sloughi
Origins	Germany	England Switzerland Italy	Morocco
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	No data available	Sloughi Moghrebi Berber Greyhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Medium	Large Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Mini St. Bernard? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	40-100 pounds (18-45 kg)	Male: 55-65 pounds (25-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	70 pounds (32 kg)	Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	17-23 inches (43-58 cm)	Male: 26.4-28.3 inches (66-72 cm), Female: 24-26.7 inches (61-68 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 26.4-28.3 inches (69 cm), Female: 24-26.7 inches (64.5 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$900-$1200	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Mini St.	Frequent: The Sloughi is easier than average to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi intelligence:	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Mini St. 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 Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Gentle Going Social Trainable Quiet Faithful	Playful Independent Alert Sensitive Intelligent Sweet Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Mini St. 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 Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi?	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Mini St. See more.	Average: Sloughi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi social needs comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Mini St. See more.	Average: Sloughis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Mini St. See more.	Low to Average: The Sloughi rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	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.	Apartment-friendly dog the Mini St.	Apartment-friendly dog the Sloughi breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs adapt badly to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	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.	Mini St.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mini St.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Sloughi bite force: Ordinary.
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 Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Mini St.	Low 🔽 The Sloughi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi mouthiness comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Mini St.	Sloughis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Renal Failure Dilated Cardiomyopathy	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Mini St.	Frequent The Sloughi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Mini St. Bernard and Sloughi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Mini St.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Sloughi: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi energy level comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Mini St. See more.	Low to Average: The Sloughi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi coat comparison:	Wiry	Dense Rough Feathered Smooth	Dense Straight
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Mini St. Bernard and Sloughi color?	Black Pepper Salt	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown Brindle Golden Liver Tricolor Roan	Black Cream Fawn Brindle Spotted
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Mini St. See more.	Effortless: The Sloughi requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Mini St. See more.	Sloughi dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi 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, Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mini St.	Medium ⏺ The Sloughi has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mini St. See more.	The Sloughi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Which dog is more friendly?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Mini St.	Sloughi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi?	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mini St.	No Sloughi dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mini St.	No Sloughi 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.	Mini St.	Sloughis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi 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: Standard Schnauzer or Mini St. Bernard or Sloughi? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Mini St. See more.	Not really Sloughi 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.	Yes 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.

Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi 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 Standard Schnauzer and Mini St. Bernard and Sloughi have?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Mini St. Bernard vs Sloughi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Hound breed.
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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	No data available

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