Irish Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers.
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers.
Breed Name | Irish Terrier | Miniature Schnauzer |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | Maybe | Yes |
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
Height | 16-18 in. | 12-14 in. |
Weight | 21-27 lb | 11-20 lb |
Intelligence | Average | High |
History | ||
Origin Country | Ireland | Germany |
Origin Year | 1875 AD | 1888 AD |
Temperament | ||
Overall Friendliness | ||
Family Friendly | ||
Kid Friendly | ||
Pet Friendly | ||
Stranger Friendly | ||
Personality | ||
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Living Environment | ||
Apartment | No | Yes |
Indoor | No | Yes |
Small Yard | No | Yes |
Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 70°F | 30°F to 80°F |
Barks/Howls | ||
Exercise Needs | ||
Energy Level | High | Medium |
Exercise Required | High | Medium |
Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 17 mph |
Strength | High | Low-Medium |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Medium | High |
Shedding | None-Low | Low |
Dander | Low | Low |
Drool Amount | None-Low | None-Low |
Breed Name | Irish Terrier | Miniature Schnauzer |
Breed Mentality | ||
Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
Family/Pack | No | No |
Independent | Yes | Yes |
Breed Focus | ||
Distracted Easily | Yes | Yes |
Average | No | Yes |
Focused & Patient | No | No |
Breed Instincts | ||
Aggression | Below Average | Average |
Burrow/Digging | High | Below Average |
Chasing | High | High |
Follow Commands | Average | Average |
Fighting | Average | Below Average |
Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
Hunting | High | Average |
Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
Remove Vermin | Below Average | High |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | Average | High |
Breed Name | Irish Terrier | Miniature Schnauzer |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Cataracts | No | Yes |
Mycobacterium Avium Infection | No | Yes |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
Breed Name | Irish Terrier | Miniature Schnauzer |
Coat | ||
Hair | Yes | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Single Coat | Yes | No |
Wire Coat | Yes | No |
Double Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Rough | Yes | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Medium | Yes | Yes |
Short | No | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Red | Yes | No |
Red Wheaten | Yes | No |
Wheaten | Yes | No |
Black | No | Yes |
Black & Silver | No | Yes |
Salt & Pepper | No | Yes |