Standard Schnauzer
VS
Toy Poodle
Standard Schnauzer vs Toy Poodle
Compare Standard Schnauzer and Toy Poodle 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
Standard Schnauzer
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 50 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Standard Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
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.
About Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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