Maltese vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Maltese to Standard Schnauzers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Origin Country
Malta
Germany
Origin Year
-200 BC
1842 AD
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Maltese
Standard Schnauzer
