Miniature Schnauzer vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Compare Miniature Schnauzers to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1888 AD
1935 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Miniature Schnauzer
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
