Bergamasco
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
Bergamasco vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Bergamasco and Miniature Schnauzer side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Bergamasco
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
55 – 60 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
26 – 38 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Bergamasco
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Miniature Schnauzer
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
About Miniature Schnauzer
Compact, sturdy Miniature Schnauzers are bright, trainable, and people focused. Their wiry, low shedding coat needs regular grooming. Alert watchdogs with a terrier streak, they need daily exercise, mental stimulation, and clear training, and often live 12–15 years.
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