English Toy Terrier
VS
Standard Schnauzer
English Toy Terrier vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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