Miniature Schnauzer vs Pomeranian
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Pomeranians.
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1888 AD
1500 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Pomeranian
