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Name	Standard Schnauzer	Vizsla	Boston Terrier
Origins	Germany	Hungary	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Schnauzer Wirehair Pinscher Mittelschnauzer	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla	American Gentlemen Boston Bull Terrier Boxwood Boston Bull
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Vizsla? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier height comparison:	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	16 inches (40.5 cm)

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$800-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	Very frequent: The Standard Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Boston Terrier is quite easy to get.

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier intelligence:	Very smart: Standard Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier trainability comparison.	Standard Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Standard Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Standard Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier?	Average: The Standard Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Boston Terrier breed.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Standard Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boston Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	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.	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.	Boston Terrier 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 vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Standard Schnauzer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Vizsla bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Boston Terrier bite force: Weak.
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 Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs have an 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.	Boston Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier?	Standard Schnauzers tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Follicular Dermatitis	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Patellar Luxation Allergies Deafness Cherry Eye Brain Tumors Megaesophagus Reverse Sneezing
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Standard Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Boston Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Standard Schnauzer, Vizsla and Boston Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzer: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Boston Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier energy level comparison:	Standard Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.	Boston Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Standard Schnauzer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.	Boston Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	Standard Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.	Boston Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Standard Schnauzer has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Boston Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Fine
Colors What are the original Standard Schnauzer, Vizsla and Boston Terrier color?	Black Pepper Salt	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black White Brindle Seal
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier 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.	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or {name3 shedding:	Standard Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boston Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier?	8-12 weeks Very 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Standard Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Standard Schnauzer 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 Boston Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	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: Standard Schnauzer or Vizsla or Boston Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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?	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.	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: Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier?	Not really Standard Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Boston Terrier 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier 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 Standard Schnauzer and Vizsla and Boston Terrier have?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Standard Schnauzer vs Vizsla vs Boston Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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