English Toy Terrier
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
English Toy Terrier vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Miniature Schnauzer
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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