Briard vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Briard to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Briards and Miniature Schnauzers.
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1200 AD
1888 AD
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Briard
Miniature Schnauzer
