Miniature Schnauzer vs Whippet
Compare the Miniature Schnauzer to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Schnauzers and Whippets.
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
11-20 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1888 AD
1610 AD
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None to Low
None
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Miniature Schnauzer
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Miniature Schnauzer
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