Miniature Schnauzer vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Welsh Terriers.
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1888 AD
1881 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Welsh Terrier
