| Breed |  Standard Schnauzer |  American Eskimo Dog |
|---|
| Origin | Germany | United States |
|---|
| Group | Utility | Utility |
|---|
| Size | Medium | Small |
|---|
| Coat | Harsh wiry double coat with beard and eyebrows | Thick white double coat with a mane and plumed tail |
|---|
| Weight | 14 to 20 kg | 3 to 16 kg |
|---|
| Height | 45 to 50 cm | 23 to 48 cm |
|---|
| Lifespan | 13 to 16 yrs | 12 to 15 yrs |
|---|
| Exercise need | 7/10 | 7/10 |
|---|
| Affection | 8/10 | 8/10 |
|---|
| Grooming needs | 6/10 | 6/10 |
|---|
| Barking | 7/10 | 7/10 |
|---|
| Good with children | 7/10 | 7/10 |
|---|
| Good with other dogs | 6/10 | 7/10 |
|---|
| Trainability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
|---|
| Prey drive | 6/10 | 4/10 |
|---|
| Copes alone | 5/10 | 4/10 |
|---|
| Drool | 1/10 | 1/10 |
|---|
| Shedding | 2/10 | 8/10 |
|---|
| Flat fit | 6/10 | 7/10 |
|---|
| Running cost | €96 / month | €73 / month |
|---|
Standard Schnauzer verdict
The original Schnauzer: bearded, bright and always on duty.
Get one if
- · Active families with children
- · Owners wanting a low-shedding medium dog
- · People who enjoy training and dog sports
Think again if
- · Owners wanting a dog that ignores the doorbell
- · People unwilling to maintain a wire coat
- · Very sedentary households
American Eskimo Dog verdict
The little white cloud with a circus brain.
Get one if
- · Owners who enjoy training and trick work
- · Families with older children
- · People wanting a small to medium watchdog
Think again if
- · Noise-sensitive flats with thin walls
- · Owners out all day every day
- · People who dislike dog hair on dark clothing
