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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Schipperke is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Schipperke is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Schipperke is easy to groom while the Miniature Schnauzer has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Schipperke has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Miniature Schnauzer | Schipperke |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 12-14 in. | 10-13 in. |
| Weight | 11-20 lb | 11-18 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | Belgium |
| Origin Year | 1888 AD | 1880 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 40°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 17 mph | 16 mph |
| Strength | Low-Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Low-Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | None-Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Miniature Schnauzer | Schipperke |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | High | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | High |
| Hunting | Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Miniature Schnauzer | Schipperke |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Mycobacterium Avium Infection | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Miniature Schnauzer | Schipperke |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Wooly | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | No |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Silver | Yes | No |
| Salt & Pepper | Yes | No |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Gold | No | Yes |
| Ivory | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Wheaten | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |