Miniature Schnauzer vs Shiba Inu
Compare Miniature Schnauzers to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
1888 AD
-300 BC
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Shiba Inu
