Miniature Schnauzer vs Carlin Pinscher

Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Carlin Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Carlin Pinschers.

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

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General Details

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Breed Type

Purebred

Hybrid

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-15 Years

Height

12-14 Inches

11-13 Inches

Weight

11-20 Pounds

12-14 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Below Average

History

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Origin Country

Germany

United States

Origin Year

1888 AD

1980 AD

Temperament

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Above Average

Personality

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Traits

Affectionate

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Jealous

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Stubborn

Living Environment

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

60-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Below Average

Exercise Needs

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Energy Level

Medium

Exercise Required

Medium

Low to Medium

Top Running Speed

17 MPH

12 MPH

Strength

Low to Medium

Low

Grooming Needs

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Coat Maintenance

High

Medium

Shedding

Low

Medium

Dander

Low

Medium

Drool

None to Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

None

Chasing

Above Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

None

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Average

None

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Average Lifespan

12-14 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Progressive retinal atrophy

MAC Lung Disease

Patellar luxation

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Coat Texture

Rough

Straight

Coat Length

Short to Medium

Short

Coat Coloring

Miniature Schnauzer

Carlin Pinscher

Breed Colors