Standard Schnauzer vs Cavapoo
Compare Standard Schnauzers to Cavapoos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
9-14 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
7-26 Pounds
Intelligence
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1842 AD
1950 AD
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Wrinkly
Shaggy
Silky
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Standard Schnauzer
Cavapoo
