Miniature Bull Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer

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

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Miniature Bull Terrier is better suited for new owners.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Miniature Bull Terrier is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - The Miniature Bull Terrier is easy to groom while the Miniature Schnauzer has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - The Miniature Schnauzer has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Miniature Bull Terrier has a low tendency to bark.

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Miniature Bull Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer

Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Miniature Schnauzer
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Height	10-13 in.	12-14 in.
Weight	25-33 lb	11-20 lb
Intelligence	Average	High
History
Origin Country	UK (England)	Germany
Origin Year	1872 AD	1888 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn	Affectionate Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	No	Yes
Large Yard	No	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	55°F to 85°F	30°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Rarely	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	16 mph	17 mph
Strength	High	Low-Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	High
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	None-Low	None-Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	Yes	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	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	High
Follow Commands	Very Low	Average
Fighting	Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	Average
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	High
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Miniature Schnauzer
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Cataracts	No	Yes
Mycobacterium Avium Infection	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Miniature Schnauzer
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	No
Smooth Coat	Yes	No
Double Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	No
Rough	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
White	Yes	No
Black	No	Yes
Black & Silver	No	Yes
Salt & Pepper	No	Yes