Miniature Schnauzer vs Pug
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Pugs.
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1888 AD
-206 BC
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Miniature Schnauzer
Pug
