Miniature Schnauzer vs Papillon
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Papillons.
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Origin Country
Germany
France
Origin Year
1888 AD
1500 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Papillon
