Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet vs Dachsador – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Miniature Schnauzer | Whippet | Dachsador |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Germany |  England |  United States Germany |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Designer Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 18 | 61 | 576 |
| Reviews | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Zwergschnauzer | English Whippet, Snap Dog | Cross between the Dachsund and Labrador Retriever. Doxadors Doxidors Weinerdors |
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| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry | Not recognized by any clubs. |
| Price | $600-$1000 | $800-$1200 | 500-700 |
General Appearance - Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet vs Dachsador
| Size | Small | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) | 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg) | 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg) | 35.5 pounds (16 kg) |
| Height | Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm) | Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm) | 16-25 inches (40-64 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
Hair & Care - Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet vs Dachsador
| Coat | Wiry | Fine Short Close in texture | Medium Dense Wiry Short |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Salt Pepper Silver Black | Cream Red Blue Fawn White Black | Chocolate Brown Black Yellow |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Dachsador doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal. | Whippets are low shedders. | Dachsadors are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet vs Dachsador
| Temperament | Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited | Affectionate Gentle Lively Friendly Intelligent Quiet Outright Adaptable Companionable | Lively Active Friendly Stubborn Smart Alert |
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| Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. | Average: Whippet's has average obedience intelligence. | Smart: Dachsador's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train. | Whippets are easy to train. | Dachsadors are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Dachsador is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Whippets don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Dachsadors have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Whippets are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Dachsadors are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed. | Whippets need for social interaction is average. | Dachsadors are a social breed. |
| Barking | Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. | Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Dachsador rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs. | Whippets are average watchdogs. | Dachsadors are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory. | Whippets can't provide protection for their territory. | Dachsadors are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Dachsador has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Whippets have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Dachsadors have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. | Wanderlust potential of the Dachsador is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Whippets have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Dachsadors have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| Apartment Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Whippets are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Dachsadors are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Whippets adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Dachsadors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Miniature Schnauzers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Dachsadors do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet vs Dachsador
| Stranger Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers. | Whippets are average friendly towards strangers. | Dachsadors are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs. | Whippets are kid-friendly dogs. | Dachsadors are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats. | Whippets are not cat-friendly dogs. | Dachsadors are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs. | Whippets are average friendly towards other dogs. | Dachsadors are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Dachsador is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people. | Dachsadors are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets. | Whippets do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Dachsadors usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Whippets are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Dachsadors are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Dachsador breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet vs Dachsador
| Health Issues | The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Dachsadors are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | Addison's Disease Arthritis Deafness Drug Sensitivity Heart Murmurs Heart Problems Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Vaccination Sensitivity Von Willebrand's Disease | Hip Dysplasia Back Issues Eye Problems |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 12-15 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | No | No |
| Energy Level | Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs. | Whippets are high energy dogs. | Dachsadors have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need. | Whippets have an average exercise need. | Dachsadors need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep. | Whippets don't need too much sleep. | Dachsadors are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Low. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers warm weather | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Dachsador has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Whippet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Dachsador is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet vs Dachsador
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 3-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 5-8 puppies |
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