Chow Chow vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Chow Chow to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Miniature Schnauzers.
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-150 BC
1888 AD
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Chow Chow
Miniature Schnauzer
