Bolognese
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Bolognese vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Bolognese and Standard Schnauzer side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bolognese
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Bolognese
High energy
Tiny
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Bolognese
The Bolognese is a small, sturdy Italian companion dog with a pure white, fluffy, non‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Calm, people‑focused and often strongly attached to one person, it suits apartments, needs modest exercise but high company and mental stimulation.
About Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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