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Miniature Schnauzer vs Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Medium
Yorkshire Terrier
Long
Choose the Miniature Schnauzer if you want…
- a family with children
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- less time spent grooming
- an active companion for long walks and play
Choose the Yorkshire Terrier if you want…
- a flat or small home
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Miniature Schnauzer | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Toy |
| Weight | 5–9 kg (11–20 lb) | 2–3.5 kg (4–8 lb) |
| Height | 30–36 cm (12–14 in) | 18–23 cm (7–9 in) |
| Life span | 12–15 years | 13–16 years |
| Origin | Germany | England |
| Energy | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Suits a flat | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Grooming needs | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Yorkshire Terrier?
The Miniature Schnauzer — typically about 2.5 times the weight. Miniature Schnauzer: 5–9 kg (11–20 lb); Yorkshire Terrier: 2–3.5 kg (4–8 lb).
Which lives longer, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Yorkshire Terrier?
The Yorkshire Terrier, on average. Miniature Schnauzer: 12–15 years; Yorkshire Terrier: 13–16 years.
Is the Miniature Schnauzer or the Yorkshire Terrier better with children?
The Miniature Schnauzer scores higher in our profiles (4 vs 3 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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