Miniature Schnauzer vs Cockalier
Compare Miniature Schnauzers to Cockaliers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
9-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
16-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1888 AD
1980 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
9-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Cockalier
