Miniature Schnauzer vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Silky Terriers.
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
Australia
Origin Year
1888 AD
1900 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Silky Terrier
