Akita vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Akita to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Miniature Schnauzers.
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
Japan
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1888 AD
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Akita
Miniature Schnauzer
