Miniature Schnauzer vs Pekingese
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Pekingese.
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1888 AD
-20 BC
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Pekingese
