Airedale Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers.

Airedale Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1886 AD
1888 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
MAC Lung Disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Black
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Liver
Liver
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