Is the Azawakh Better than the Standard Schnauzer as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Azawakh Versus Standard Schnauzer: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Azawakh and for the Standard Schnauzer. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Azawakh or the Standard Schnauzer.

Azawakh versus Standard Schnauzer: Overview

A very important difference between the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Azawakh is a large-sized dog while the Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Azawakh belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Standard Schnauzer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Azawakh versus Standard Schnauzer: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Azawakh to the Standard Schnauzer based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer

Factor Azawakh Standard Schnauzer
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 13 to 16 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Height 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 3/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Weight 33 to 55 pounds 30 to 50 pounds
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 14.5 years
Price Range No Data $1200 – $2000
Average Price No Data $1630
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 71.1 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Azawakh in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Standard Schnauzer. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Azawakh is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Standard Schnauzer is 80 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Azawakh is a better pet than the Standard Schnauzer. So, you should get the Azawakh!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer

    Below is a list of where the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer are most different:

    • Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Standard Schnauzers can tolerate cold weather.
    • Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Standard Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Azawakhs are very easy to groom. However, Standard Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.

    The Similarities Between the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer

    The Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer are most similar:

    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer are not very friendly towards strangers.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer can tolerate hot weather.

    Size Comparison of Azawakh versus Standard Schnauzer

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer.

    Azawakhs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Azawakhs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Standard Schnauzers weigh 30 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Standard Schnauzers are 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Azawakh versus Standard Schnauzer

    The lifespan of Azawakhs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Azawakhs is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Standard Schnauzers is between 13 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Standard Schnauzers is 14.5 years.

    Standard Schnauzers live longer than Azawakhs.

    Temperament of the Azawakh Versus the Standard Schnauzer

    The Azawakh has a better temperament than the Standard Schnauzer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Azawakh is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Standard Schnauzer is 71.1 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Azawakh has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 71.1 percent, the Standard Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer by measuring the temperaments of 1 Azawakhs and 76 Standard Schnauzers.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Azawakh versus Standard Schnauzer

    Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Standard Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Azawakhs shed more than Standard Schnauzers?

    Azawakhs shed moderately.

    Standard Schnauzers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Azawakh or the Standard Schnauzer

    Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Standard Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Azawakh or the Standard Schnauzer?

    Azawakhs are very easy to groom.

    Standard Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Azawakh Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Standard Schnauzer?

    Azawakhs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Standard Schnauzers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Azawakhs Bark and Howl? What about Standard Schnauzers?

    Azawakhs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Standard Schnauzers are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Standard Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Azawakh vs. Standard Schnauzer

    Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Standard Schnauzers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.

    Standard Schnauzers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Azawakh or the Standard Schnauzer?

    Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Standard Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Azawakhs good family dogs? What about Standard Schnauzers?

    Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Standard Schnauzers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Azawakhs and Standard Schnauzers?

    Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Standard Schnauzers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Azawakh Easier to Train than the Standard Schnauzer?

    Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.

    Standard Schnauzers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Azawakh Better for Apartment Owners than the Standard Schnauzer?

    Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Standard Schnauzers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Azawakh or the Standard Schnauzer?

    Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Standard Schnauzers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Azawakh versus Standard Schnauzer. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Azawakh and the Standard Schnauzer better suits you and your family.