Miniature Schnauzer vs Otterhound
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Otterhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Otterhounds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-13 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
80-115 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1888 AD
1200 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-13 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Otterhound
