Border Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer

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

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

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General Details

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Height

10-16 Inches

12-14 Inches

Weight

11-16 Pounds

11-20 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Origin Country

Unspecified

Germany

Origin Year

1700 AD

1888 AD

Temperament

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Traits

Affectionate

Jealous

Loving

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

50-80 °F

30-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Above Average

Exercise Needs

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Energy Level

High

Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

17 MPH

Strength

Medium

Low to Medium

Grooming Needs

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Coat Maintenance

Low

High

Shedding

Low

Dander

Low

Drool

None

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Above Average

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Average

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Health Concerns

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Heart murmurs

Hypothyroidism

Pulmonic stenosis

Malocclusions

Seizures

Cryptorchidism

Cataracts

Progressive retinal atrophy

MAC Lung Disease

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Scruffy

Rough

Coat Length

Short

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Border Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

Breed Colors