Lakeland Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer

Compare the Lakeland Terrier to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lakeland Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers.

Lakeland Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
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General Details
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
15-18 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1888 AD
Temperament
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Traits
Loving
Needy
Affectionate
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
MAC Lung Disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Liver
Liver
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