Miniature Schnauzer vs Skye Terrier
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Skye Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Skye Terriers.
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1888 AD
1840 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Miniature Schnauzer
Skye Terrier
