Miniature Schnauzer vs Schipperke
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Schipperkes.
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Origin Country
Germany
Belgium
Origin Year
1888 AD
1880 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Schipperke
