Borzoi vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Borzoi to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Miniature Schnauzers.
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
800 AD
1888 AD
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Borzoi
Miniature Schnauzer
