A Detailed Comparison of the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund.

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Standard Schnauzer Versus Swedish Vallhund: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund? 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund 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 Standard Schnauzer and for the Swedish Vallhund. 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund.

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

Standard Schnauzer versus Swedish Vallhund: Overview

Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are similar in size. The Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Swedish Vallhund belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

Standard Schnauzer versus Swedish Vallhund: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Standard Schnauzer to the Swedish Vallhund 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund

Factor Standard Schnauzer Swedish Vallhund
Does NOT Shed 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 2/5
Height 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s 11 inches to 1 foot, 1 inch tall at the shoulder
Life Span 13 to 16 years 12 to 15 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Weight 30 to 50 pounds 22 to 35 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 14.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1710 $2500
Price Range $1200 – $2150 $2500 – $2500
Temperament Score 71.1 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 90 155

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Standard Schnauzer 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 Swedish Vallhund. 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 Standard Schnauzer is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Swedish Vallhund is 86 out of 125.

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

    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 Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund

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

  • Standard Schnauzers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Swedish Vallhunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Standard Schnauzers are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Swedish Vallhunds gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Standard Schnauzers are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Swedish Vallhunds are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Standard Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Swedish Vallhunds are very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund

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

  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Standard Schnauzer versus Swedish Vallhund

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

    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.

    On the other hand, Swedish Vallhunds weigh 22 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Swedish Vallhunds are 11 inches to 1 foot, 1 inch tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Standard Schnauzer versus Swedish Vallhund

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

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

    Standard Schnauzers live longer than Swedish Vallhunds.

    Temperament of the Swedish Vallhund Versus the Standard Schnauzer

    The Swedish Vallhund has a better temperament than the Standard Schnauzer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Swedish Vallhund 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 71.1 percent, the Standard Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

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

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund by measuring the temperaments of 76 Standard Schnauzers and 4 Swedish Vallhunds.

    Price of Standard Schnauzer versus Price of Swedish Vallhund

    The average price of the Standard Schnauzer puppy is $1710. The price of the Standard Schnauzer typically ranges from $1200 – $2150. However, the price of a Standard Schnauzer can be as low as $600 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 26 Standard Schnauzer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Swedish Vallhund puppy is $2500. The price of the Swedish Vallhund typically ranges from $2500 – $2500. However, the price of the Swedish Vallhund can be as low as $2500 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 2 Swedish Vallhund puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Swedish Vallhund is more expensive than the Standard Schnauzer.

    Standard Schnauzer Swedish Vallhund
    Average Price $1710 $2500
    Price Range $1200 to $2150 $2500 to $2500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Standard Schnauzer and Swedish Vallhund. For different price points, the charts show how many Standard Schnauzer puppies or how many Swedish Vallhund puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Standard Schnauzers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Standard Schnauzers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Swedish Vallhunds

    A breakdown of the prices of Swedish Vallhunds

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Standard Schnauzer puppy or the Swedish Vallhund puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Standard Schnauzer versus Adopting the Swedish Vallhund

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Standard Schnauzers and many Swedish Vallhunds are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Standard Schnauzer named Mickey that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Standard Schnauzers like Mickey on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Standard Schnauzers, Swedish Vallhunds are also available for adoption. For example, Talbot is a Male Swedish Vallhund that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Swedish Vallhunds like Talbot that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Standard Schnauzers and Swedish Vallhunds that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Popularity of Standard Schnauzer versus Popularity of Swedish Vallhund

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Standard Schnauzer is more popular with dog owners than the Swedish Vallhund. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Standard Schnauzer is 90 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Swedish Vallhund is 155 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Standard Schnauzer

    Popularity of Standard Schnauzer

    Popularity of Swedish Vallhund

    Popularity of Swedish Vallhund

    Year Standard Schnauzer Popularity Rank Swedish Vallhund Popularity Rank
    2013 90 147
    2014 90 158
    2015 91 155
    2016 85 163
    2017 90 149
    2018 89 169
    2019 97 159
    2020 92 147

    Health Problems of Standard Schnauzer versus Health Problems of Swedish Vallhund

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Standard Schnauzer is prone to more genetic health problems than the Swedish Vallhund.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Standard Schnauzer than for the Swedish Vallhund.

    6 health tests are recommended for Standard Schnauzer while 2 tests are recommended for the Swedish Vallhund.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Standard Schnauzers and in Swedish Vallhunds.

    Standard Schnauzer Health Problems

    Standard Schnauzers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Standard Schnauzer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Standard Schnauzer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Standard Schnauzer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Standard Schnauzers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- minimum age 24 months, recommend every other year until age 7
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Standard Schnauzers here.

    Swedish Vallhund Health Problems

    Swedish Vallhunds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Swedish Vallhund puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Swedish Vallhund puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Swedish Vallhund breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Swedish Vallhunds for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Swedish Vallhunds here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Standard Schnauzers and Swedish Vallhunds

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Standard Schnauzer Breed is Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    This is because the Standard Schnauzer ranks 2 out of 3 dog breeds for Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1749 Standard Schnauzers, 8 of them had Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Standard Schnauzers, and how common these diseases are in Standard Schnauzers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems: Rank 2 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 40 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 54 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 103 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 128 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Swedish Vallhund Breed is Eyes problems.

    This is because the Swedish Vallhund ranks 38 out of 182 dog breeds for Eyes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 217 Swedish Vallhunds, 6 of them had Eyes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Swedish Vallhunds, and how common these diseases are in Swedish Vallhunds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Eyes problems: Rank 38 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 106 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 112 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Standard Schnauzer and in Swedish Vallhund and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund:

    Disease Standard Schnauzer Rank Swedish Vallhund Rank
    Dilated Cardiomyopathy problems 2 out of 3 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 40 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 54 out of 144 dog breeds 106 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 103 out of 182 dog breeds 38 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems 128 out of 198 dog breeds 112 out of 198 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Standard Schnauzer versus Swedish Vallhund

    Standard Schnauzers do not like to be left alone.

    Swedish Vallhunds can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Standard Schnauzers shed more than Swedish Vallhunds?

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

    Swedish Vallhunds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Standard Schnauzer or the Swedish Vallhund

    Standard Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Swedish Vallhunds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Standard Schnauzer or the Swedish Vallhund?

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

    Swedish Vallhunds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Standard Schnauzer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Swedish Vallhund?

    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.

    Swedish Vallhunds 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 Standard Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Swedish Vallhunds?

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

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

    Can Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Swedish Vallhunds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Standard Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Swedish Vallhunds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Standard Schnauzer vs. Swedish Vallhund

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

    Swedish Vallhunds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Standard Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Swedish Vallhunds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Standard Schnauzers can tolerate hot weather.

    Swedish Vallhunds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Standard Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Swedish Vallhunds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Standard Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Swedish Vallhunds?

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

    Swedish Vallhunds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Standard Schnauzers and Swedish Vallhunds?

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

    Swedish Vallhunds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Standard Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Swedish Vallhund?

    Standard Schnauzers are fairly easy to train.

    Swedish Vallhunds are very easy to train.

    Is the Standard Schnauzer Better for Apartment Owners than the Swedish Vallhund?

    Standard Schnauzers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Swedish Vallhunds adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

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

    Swedish Vallhunds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Standard Schnauzer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Standard Schnauzer that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Standard Schnauzer:

  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (77 percent match with Standard Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Swedish Vallhund vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Swedish Vallhund

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Swedish Vallhund that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Swedish Vallhund:

  • Dalmatian (75 percent match with Swedish Vallhund). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs Dalmatian.
  • German Longhaired Pointer (74 percent match with Swedish Vallhund). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs German Longhaired Pointer.
  • Aussiedoodle (74 percent match with Swedish Vallhund). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Border Collie (75 percent match with Swedish Vallhund). Here is our comparison of the Standard Schnauzer vs Border Collie.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Standard Schnauzer and how the Swedish Vallhund compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Standard Schnauzer and of the Swedish Vallhund to other breeds:

    Standard Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Swedish Vallhund Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Swedish Vallhund versus Pomsky     Swedish Vallhund versus Spinone Italiano     Swedish Vallhund versus Chinook     Swedish Vallhund versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Swedish Vallhund versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Swedish Vallhund versus Samoyed     Swedish Vallhund versus Toy Fox Terrier     Swedish Vallhund versus Cane Corso     Swedish Vallhund versus Pekingese     Swedish Vallhund versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Swedish Vallhund versus Irish Terrier     Swedish Vallhund versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Swedish Vallhund versus Black Russian Terrier     Swedish Vallhund versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Swedish Vallhund versus German Pinscher     Swedish Vallhund versus Skye Terrier     Swedish Vallhund versus Lowchen     Swedish Vallhund versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Swedish Vallhund versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Swedish Vallhund versus Cavachon     Swedish Vallhund versus Brussels Griffon     Swedish Vallhund versus Miniature Pinscher     Swedish Vallhund versus Siberian Husky     Swedish Vallhund versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Swedish Vallhund versus Chorkie     

    Conclusion: Standard Schnauzer versus Swedish Vallhund. 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 Standard Schnauzer and the Swedish Vallhund better suits you and your family.