Miniature Schnauzer vs Poodle
Compare Miniature Schnauzers to Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1888 AD
1200 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
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
Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Poodle
