Miniature Schnauzer vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Miniature Schnauzers to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1888 AD
1842 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Miniature Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
