Pekingese
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Pekingese vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Pekingese 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
Pekingese
Standard Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
15 – 23 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
1 – 13 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
2/5
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
Pekingese
Tiny
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Pekingese
Small, solid toy dog once reserved for Chinese royalty, the Pekingese has a lion‑like mane, flat face, and long double coat needing regular grooming. Calm yet proud and independent, it bonds closely with chosen people, needs modest exercise, and serves as an alert, loyal watchdog.
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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