Miniature Schnauzer vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Rat Terriers.
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-18 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1888 AD
1800 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-18 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Miniature Schnauzer
Rat Terrier
