Miniature Schnauzer vs Siberian Husky
Compare Miniature Schnauzers to Siberian Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1888 AD
900 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Very High
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Siberian Husky
