Standard Schnauzer vs Swedish Lapphund vs Taiwan Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Swedish Lapphund	Taiwan Dog
Origins	Germany	Sweden	Taiwan
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	90	328	303
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names	Mittelschnauzer, Schnauzer, Wirehair Pinscher	Svensk lapphund	Formosan Mountain Dog, Takasago Dog, Taiwan Canis, Taiwanse Canis
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	American Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$1200-$1500	$400-$600	$600-$1700

General Appearance - Standard Schnauzer vs Swedish Lapphund vs Taiwan Dog

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg)	Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (12-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg)	Male: 35 pounds (16 kg), Female: 31 pounds (14 kg)
Height	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Hair & Care - Standard Schnauzer vs Swedish Lapphund vs Taiwan Dog

Coat	Wiry	Fluffy	Fine
Colors	Pepper Salt Black	White Brown Black	Black Yellow Brown
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Taiwan Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Standard Schnauzers shed none to minimal.	Swedish Lapphunds are heavy shedders.	Taiwan Dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Standard Schnauzer vs Swedish Lapphund vs Taiwan Dog

Temperament	Devoted Intelligent Playful Good-natured Lively Trainable	Affectionate Kind Trainable Alert Lively Versatile	Loyal Versatile Intelligent Enthusiastic Courageous Fearless Protective
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Swedish Lapphund's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Taiwan Dog is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Standard Schnauzers are easy to train.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite easy to train.	Taiwan Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.	The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed.	The Taiwan Dog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Swedish Lapphunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Taiwan Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Standard Schnauzers are highly affectionate dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Taiwan Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Standard Schnauzers are a social breed.	Swedish Lapphunds are a social breed.	Taiwan Dogs are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally.	High: The Swedish Lapphund is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Taiwan Dog is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Standard Schnauzers are good watchdogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are good watchdogs.	Taiwan Dogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Standard Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Taiwan Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Taiwan Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Standard Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Taiwan Dogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Standard Schnauzers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.	Taiwan Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Standard Schnauzers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Swedish Lapphunds don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Taiwan Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Standard 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.	Swedish Lapphunds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Taiwan Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Standard Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Swedish Lapphunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Taiwan Dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Standard 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.	Swedish Lapphunds 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.	Taiwan 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.
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 - Standard Schnauzer vs Swedish Lapphund vs Taiwan Dog

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

Health Issues	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Follicular Dermatitis Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-13 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Standard Schnauzers are high energy dogs.	Swedish Lapphunds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Taiwan Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Standard Schnauzers need quite a lot of exercise.	Swedish Lapphunds need quite a lot of exercise.	Taiwan Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Standard Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.	Swedish Lapphunds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Taiwan Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Swedish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Taiwan Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Taiwan Dog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Standard Schnauzer vs Swedish Lapphund vs Taiwan Dog

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	4-6 puppies	10-12 puppies
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