Chihuahua
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Chihuahua vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Chihuahua 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
Chihuahua
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
15 – 25 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 18 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
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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