Miniature Schnauzer vs Sheltie
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Shelties.
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1888 AD
1909 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium to Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Sheltie
