Miniature Schnauzer vs Yorkshire Terrier

Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Yorkshire Terriers.

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

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General Details

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-15 Years

Height

12-14 Inches

8-9 Inches

Weight

11-20 Pounds

4-7 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Average

History

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Origin Country

Germany

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1888 AD

1865 AD

Temperament

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Below Average

Personality

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Aggressive

Jealous

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

55-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Energy Level

Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Low

Top Running Speed

17 MPH

11 MPH

Strength

Low to Medium

Low

Grooming Needs

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Coat Maintenance

High

Shedding

Low

Dander

Low

Drool

None to Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

None

Chasing

Above Average

None

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

None

Guarding

Below Average

None

Herding

Below Average

None

Hunting

Average

Protection

Below Average

None

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Average Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Progressive retinal atrophy

MAC Lung Disease

Patellar luxation

Collapsed trachea

Progressive retinal atrophy

Portosystemic shunt

Reverse sneezing

Hypoglycemia

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Coat Texture

Rough

Silky

Coat Length

Short to Medium

Long

Coat Coloring

Miniature Schnauzer

Yorkshire Terrier

Breed Colors

Blue and Tan