Miniature Schnauzer vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Japanese Spitz.
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
1888 AD
1950 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Japanese Spitz
