Poodle vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare the Poodle to the Standard Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Standard Schnauzers.
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1200 AD
1842 AD
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Low
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
