Miniature Schnauzer vs Goldendoodle
Compare Miniature Schnauzers to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1888 AD
1992 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low to High
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None to Medium
Dander
Low
None to Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Goldendoodle
