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Name	Smooth Collie	Vizsla	Standard Schnauzer
Origins	Scotland	Hungary	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	354	30	90
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Short-Haired Collie	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Vizsla? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$800-$1200	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer intelligence:	Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Loyal Gentle Social	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered	Playful Intelligent Devoted Lively Trainable Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Smooth Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer?	High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Standard Schnauzer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	The Smooth Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer?	Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Smooth Collie indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Standard Schnauzer indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Smooth Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Smooth Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Vizsla dogs 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.	Standard Schnauzer dogs 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.

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Smooth Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Smooth Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Vizsla dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer?	The Smooth Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Smooth Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Smooth Collie, Vizsla and Standard Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Standard Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Smooth Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Smooth Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer coat comparison:	Dense Thick Flat	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Wiry
Colors What are the original Smooth Collie, Vizsla and Standard Schnauzer color?	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Smooth Collie or Vizsla or {name3 shedding:	Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer?	Medium ⏺ The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Standard Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Smooth Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	Smooth Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Smooth Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Smooth Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer?	Smooth Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer?	Yes Smooth Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Standard Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Standard Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Standard Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Smooth Collie or Vizsla or Standard Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer?	Not really Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Smooth Collie and Vizsla and Standard Schnauzer have?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Smooth Collie vs Vizsla vs Standard Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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 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

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