Miniature Schnauzer vs Wirehaired Vizsla

Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Wirehaired Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Wirehaired Vizslak.

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

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General Details

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-15 Years

Height

12-14 Inches

21-25 Inches

Weight

11-20 Pounds

40-60 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Origin Country

Germany

Hungary

Origin Year

1888 AD

1930 AD

Temperament

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Above Average

Personality

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Traits

Affectionate

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Below Average

Exercise Needs

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Energy Level

Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Top Running Speed

17 MPH

28 MPH

Strength

Low to Medium

Medium

Grooming Needs

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Coat Maintenance

High

Low

Shedding

Low

Medium

Dander

Low

Drool

None to Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Average

Chasing

Above Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Average

Guarding

Below Average

Average

Herding

Below Average

Average

Hunting

Average

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Average Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Progressive retinal atrophy

MAC Lung Disease

Addison's disease

Cushing's syndrome

Cancer

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Skin allergies

Eye infections

Inflammatory bowel disease

Kidney issues

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Wire

Coat Texture

Rough

Wavy

Coat Length

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Miniature Schnauzer

Wirehaired Vizsla

Breed Colors