Pomeranian vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Pomeranians to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1842 AD
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Pomeranian
Standard Schnauzer
