Border Collie vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Border Collie to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Miniature Schnauzers.
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1860 AD
1888 AD
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Border Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
