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Standard Schnauzers are little dogs with big personalities. They’re known for their expressive faces with beards and eyebrows that tell you how they feel at every moment. Schnauzers live best indoors with loving, devoted families who enjoy spending time with their non-human companions. Full-grown, they typically weigh 30-50 pounds and stand 17-20 inches tall.

Standard Schnauzers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Standard Schnauzers are wonderful friends for children. These dogs are happiest indoors (whether in a home or apartment) and behave best when trained as puppies using positive reinforcement. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Standard Schnauzers need daily exercise but nothing excessive. They particularly love swimming, fetching, and running. However, this breed gets bored with routine, so be sure to change up their exercise once in a while to make sure they stay entertained. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Standard Schnauzers have a wiry outer coat that ranges from solid black to salt-and-pepper colored. Their outer coat is accompanied by a soft, thick undercoat for warmth. Standard Schnauzers’ most prominent feature is their facial hair. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Standard Schnauzers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Standard Schnauzers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. These dogs are happiest indoors (whether in a home or apartment) and behave best when trained as puppies using positive reinforcement. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

Goldendoodles are a mix of two of the most affectionate, friendly breeds: Golden Retrievers and Poodles. They adore being around people and crave companionship. Their personalities and coats range depending on their genes, but you can count on these cute canines to be your best friend to the end. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 20-24 inches tall.

Goldendoodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. Goldendoodles are the quintessential family dog. They’re eager to please and get along well with children, other animals, and strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Goldendoodle requires an average amount of exercise. Most enjoy swimming, daily walks, and playtime. With Golden Retriever in their genes, these dogs do well at games that involve retrieving, like fetch and Frisbee. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Goldendoodle’s coat is a cross between the Golden Retriever and Poodle coat, having fine hair that can be curly or straight. Depending on the Poodle influence, Goldendoodles can come in a wide variety of colors, including white, tan, chocolate, black, red, silver, or a mix. They may shed very little or a bit more based on whether their Poodle side or Golden Retriever side is stronger. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Goldendoodles are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. These pups are social and love being around people, so they do best with families that are home a lot. Because of their craving for companionship, Goldendoodles should always live inside and never been banned to the backyard. They are fairly easy to train.