While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Crested Chin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Quick
Bold
Fearless
Spirited
Keen

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Crested Chins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Miniature Schnauzer and Wire Fox Terrier

Japanese Chin, Chinese Crested

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Red
Silver
Brindle
Pied

Black
Cream
Red
Fawn
Silver
White
Blue
Sable

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers have medium-length coats.

Crested Chins are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Straight

A Mini Wire Hair Snauzer can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Crested Chin can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Crested Chins are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Pulmonic Stenosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Pancreatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Eyes
Skeletal/Joint Conditions

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome

Eyes

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

Physical Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Orthopedic Exam

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Crested Chins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

In general most Mini Wire Hair Snauzers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Crested Chins usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Crested Chin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Mini Wire Hair Snauzer feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Crested Chin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Mini Wire Hair Snauzer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average cost of a Crested Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Wire Hair Snauzer is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Crested Chin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Crested Chins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Crested Chins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Crested Chins are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Crested Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Crested Chins have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.