Miniature Schnauzer vs Tosa
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Tosas.
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
1888 AD
1868 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Very High
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Miniature Schnauzer
Tosa
