Collie
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
Collie vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Collie 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
Collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Miniature Schnauzer
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Collie
The Collie is an intelligent, medium‑large herding dog with a long double coat needing regular grooming. Gentle, loyal, and sensitive, it bonds closely with family and prefers kind training. Adaptable to town or country, it needs daily mental stimulation and exercise to stay content.
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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