Last Updated: May 01, 2022
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- Miniature Schnauzer Versus Toy Poodle: Introduction
- Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle: Overview
- Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle
- The Similarities Between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle
- Size Comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle
- Lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle
- Temperament of the Toy Poodle Versus the Miniature Schnauzer
- Price of Miniature Schnauzer versus Price of Toy Poodle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle
- Do Miniature Schnauzers shed more than Toy Poodles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle?
- Are Miniature Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Toy Poodles?
- Is the Miniature Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Toy Poodle?
- Which one drools more, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle
- How Kid-friendly are Miniature Schnauzers and Toy Poodles?
- Does the Miniature Schnauzer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Poodle?
- Do Miniature Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Toy Poodles?
- Can Miniature Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Miniature Schnauzer vs. Toy Poodle
- Can Miniature Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Miniature Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Miniature Schnauzer Versus Toy Poodle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Miniature Schnauzer and for the Toy Poodle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle.
Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle: Overview
Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle are similar in size. The Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle are both small-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Miniature Schnauzer belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
On the other hand, the Toy Poodle belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Miniature Schnauzer to the Toy Poodle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle
Factor | Miniature Schnauzer | Toy Poodle |
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Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Weight | 11 to 20 pounds | 6 to 10 pounds |
Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 12 to 15 years |
Height | 13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder | From 6 to over 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
General Health | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 5/5 | 1/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Train | 5/5 | 5/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 13.5 years |
Average Price | $1950 | $2760 |
Price Range | $1400 – $2500 | $1894 – $3500 |
Temperament Score | 79.3 percent | 78.9 percent |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Miniature Schnauzer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Toy Poodle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Miniature Schnauzer is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Toy Poodle is 88 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Toy Poodle, we still believe that the Miniature Schnauzer is a better pet than the Toy Poodle.
This is because Miniature Schnauzers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Miniature Schnauzer will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Miniature Schnauzer :-). We are for the Miniature Schnauzer. So get a Miniature Schnauzer!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle
Below is a list of where the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle
The Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle.
The Miniature Schnauzer weighs 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. The Miniature Schnauzer is 13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Toy Poodle weighs 6 to 10 pounds when fully grown. The Toy Poodle is From 6 to over 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle
The lifespan of the Miniature Schnauzer is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Miniature Schnauzer is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of the Toy Poodle is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Toy Poodle is 13.5 years.
The Toy Poodle live longer than the Miniature Schnauzer.
Temperament of the Toy Poodle Versus the Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer has a better temperament than the Toy Poodle.
This is because the temperament score for the Miniature Schnauzer is 79.3 percent while the temperament score for the Toy Poodle is 78.9 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 79.3 percent, the Miniature Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 78.9 percent, the Toy Poodle has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle by measuring the temperaments of 116 Miniature Schnauzers and 57 Toy Poodles.
Price of Miniature Schnauzer versus Price of Toy Poodle
The average price of the Miniature Schnauzer puppy is $1950. The price of the Miniature Schnauzer typically ranges from $1400 – $2500. However, the price of a Miniature Schnauzer can be as low as $500 and as high as $8500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 913 Miniature Schnauzer puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Toy Poodle puppy is $2760. The price of the Toy Poodle typically ranges from $1894 – $3500. However, the price of the Toy Poodle can be as low as $450 and as high as $9835. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 872 Toy Poodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Toy Poodle is more expensive than the Miniature Schnauzer.
Miniature Schnauzer | Toy Poodle | |
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Average Price | $1950 | $2760 |
Price Range | $1400 to $2500 | $1894 to $3500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Miniature Schnauzer and Toy Poodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Miniature Schnauzer puppies or how many Toy Poodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Miniature Schnauzers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Toy Poodles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Miniature Schnauzer puppy or the Toy Poodle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle
Miniature Schnauzers can be left alone for some time without problems.
Toy Poodles do not like to be left alone.
Do Miniature Schnauzers shed more than Toy Poodles?
Miniature Schnauzers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Toy Poodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle?
Miniature Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Toy Poodles require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle?
Miniature Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Toy Poodles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Miniature Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Toy Poodles?
Miniature Schnauzers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Toy Poodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Miniature Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Toy Poodle?
Miniature Schnauzers are very easy to train.
Toy Poodles are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle
Miniature Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Toy Poodles do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Miniature Schnauzers and Toy Poodles?
Miniature Schnauzers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Toy Poodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Miniature Schnauzer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Poodle?
Miniature Schnauzers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Toy Poodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Miniature Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Toy Poodles?
Miniature Schnauzers bark and howl, but not very much.
Toy Poodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Miniature Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Poodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Miniature Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Toy Poodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Miniature Schnauzer vs. Toy Poodle
Miniature Schnauzers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Toy Poodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Miniature Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Poodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Miniature Schnauzers can tolerate hot weather.
Toy Poodles can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Miniature Schnauzer Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Poodle?
Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to apartment living.
Toy Poodles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Toy Poodle?
Miniature Schnauzers are OK for new dog owners.
Toy Poodles are very good for new dog owners.
Miniature Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Miniature Schnauzer compares to other breeds aside from the Toy Poodle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer to other breeds:
Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Fox Terrier Miniature Schnauzer versus Lowchen Miniature Schnauzer versus Shih Tzu Miniature Schnauzer versus Maltese Miniature Schnauzer versus Pomapoo Miniature Schnauzer versus Standard Schnauzer Miniature Schnauzer versus Italian Greyhound Miniature Schnauzer versus Kooikerhondje Miniature Schnauzer versus Alaskan Malamute Miniature Schnauzer versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Miniature Schnauzer versus Hovawart Miniature Schnauzer versus Norwegian Lundehund Miniature Schnauzer versus Lagotto Romagnolo Miniature Schnauzer versus Portuguese Pointer
Conclusion: Miniature Schnauzer versus Toy Poodle. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Toy Poodle better suits you and your family.