Papillon
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Papillon vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Papillon 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
Papillon
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 28 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
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
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Papillon
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Papillon
The Papillon is a small, elegant toy dog with large butterfly-like ears, a fine, silky parti-coloured coat and a plumed tail. Lively, intelligent and highly trainable, it enjoys activity and mental stimulation, makes an alert watchdog, needs regular brushing, and often lives into the mid–late teens.
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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