Great Pyrenees vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Miniature Schnauzers.
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
Spain
Germany
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1888 AD
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None to Low
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Great Pyrenees
Miniature Schnauzer
