Standard Schnauzer has low obesity risk, but needs exercise and food monitoring for optimal health.

Toy Fox Terrier has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Standard Schnauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Toy Fox Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Devoted
Intelligent
Playful
Good-natured
Lively
Trainable

Alert
Intelligent
Playful
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Standard Schnauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Toy Fox Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Toy Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Germany

United States

schnauzer, pinscher, poodle, wolf spitz

smooth fox terrier, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, manchester terrier

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.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

middle ages

1800s

Working (AKC:1904)
Herding (UKC)

Toy (AKC:2003)
Terriers (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Pied

Black
Brown
White

Wiry

Straight

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 Toy Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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.

Toy Fox Terriers 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 Toy Fox Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Diabetes
Pancreatitis

Patellar Luxation
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Bladder Stones
Portosystemic Shunt

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Blood
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

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

Toy Fox Terrier 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.

Toy Fox Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Toy Fox Terrier dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

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

Walk, Run, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Tug-of-war

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 Toy Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 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 Toy Fox Terriers usually need at least 30 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.

The Toy Fox Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Toy Fox Terrier 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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-50 pound (18 - 23 kg) Standard Schnauzer feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 3-7 pound (1 - 3 kg) Toy Fox Terrier feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Toy Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Toy Fox Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Toy Fox Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Toy Fox Terriers 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.

Toy Fox Terriers are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Toy Fox Terriers 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.

Toy Fox Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.