Löwchen
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Löwchen vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Löwchen 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
Löwchen
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
26 – 32 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
5/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Löwchen
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Löwchen
The Löwchen is a small, sturdy companion dog known for its lion-like trim, long wavy coat, and proud, lively demeanor. Affectionate, alert, and people-focused, it suits varied homes, needs regular grooming, moderate daily exercise, kind training, and close involvement in family life.
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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