Greyhound vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Greyhounds to Miniature Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
60-85 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
Egypt
Germany
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1888 AD
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
45 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Greyhound
Miniature Schnauzer
