Devoted
Intelligent
Playful
Good-natured
Lively
Trainable

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Sturdy
Amiable
Instinctual
Charming

Standard Schnauzers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Poovaneses aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Germany

United States

schnauzer, pinscher, poodle, wolf spitz

Poodle, Havanese

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

middle ages

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Pied

Pied
Fawn
White
Cream
Brown
Gray
Black

Standard Schnauzers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Poovaneses have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Curly

A Standard Schnauzer can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Poovanese can have a litter of 1-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Standard Schnauzers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Poovaneses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Standard Schnauzer is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

While the Poovanese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Standard Schnauzers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poovaneses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Standard Schnauzer has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poovanese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Standard Schnauzers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Poovaneses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Standard Schnauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Poovaneses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Standard Schnauzers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Poovanese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walking, Barking, Walks, Playing, Smelling, Running, Hikes, Fetching

Playdate, Run, Camping, Play keep away, Walk, Nap

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Standard Schnauzer, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poovanese, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Standard Schnauzers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Poovaneses usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Standard Schnauzers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Poovaneses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, Standard Schnauzer should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Poovanese should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Standard Schnauzer is somewhere $2.50 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Poovanese is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Standard Schnauzer is between $74 - $84. This makes an average of $888 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Poovanese is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Standard Schnauzer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Poovaneses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Standard Schnauzers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Poovaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Standard Schnauzers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Poovaneses make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Standard Schnauzers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Poovaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Standard Schnauzers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Poovaneses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Standard Schnauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Poovaneses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Standard Schnauzers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Poovanese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.