Dachshund vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Dachshund to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Miniature Schnauzers.
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1888 AD
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Medium
Dachshund
Miniature Schnauzer
