A Detailed Comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky.

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Miniature Schnauzer Versus Siberian Husky: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Miniature Schnauzer and for the Siberian Husky. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Miniature Schnauzer or the Siberian Husky.

Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky

Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky: Overview

A very important difference between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Miniature Schnauzer is a small-sized dog while the Siberian Husky is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Miniature Schnauzer belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

On the other hand, the Siberian Husky belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Miniature Schnauzer to the Siberian Husky based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky

Factor Miniature Schnauzer Siberian Husky
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Weight 11 to 20 pounds 35 to 60 pounds
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Height 13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder 20 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Being Alone 5/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1950 $1080
Price Range $1400 – $2500 $700 – $1250
Temperament Score 79.3 percent 86.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Mycobacterium Avian Complex
  • Myotonia Congenita
  • Eye Examination- min age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 17 13
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 12 45

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Miniature Schnauzer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Siberian Husky. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Miniature Schnauzer is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Siberian Husky is 71 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Miniature Schnauzer is a better pet than the Siberian Husky. So, you should get the Miniature Schnauzer!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky

    Below is a list of where the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are most different:

  • Miniature Schnauzers can be left alone for some time without problems. However, Siberian Huskys do not like to be left alone.
  • Miniature Schnauzers are very easy to train. However, Siberian Huskys are not easy to train.
  • The Similarities Between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky

    The Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are most similar:

  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are very playful.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky.

    Miniature Schnauzers weigh 11 to 20 pounds when fully grown. Miniature Schnauzers are 13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Siberian Huskys weigh 35 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Siberian Huskys are 20 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky

    The lifespan of Miniature Schnauzers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzers is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Siberian Huskys is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Siberian Huskys is 13.5 years.

    Siberian Huskys live longer than Miniature Schnauzers.

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    Temperament of the Miniature Schnauzer Versus the Siberian Husky

    The Siberian Husky has a better temperament than the Miniature Schnauzer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Siberian Husky is 86.8 percent while the temperament score for the Miniature Schnauzer is 79.3 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 79.3 percent, the Miniature Schnauzer has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 86.8 percent, the Siberian Husky has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky by measuring the temperaments of 116 Miniature Schnauzers and 310 Siberian Huskys.

    Price of Miniature Schnauzer versus Price of Siberian Husky

    The average price of the Miniature Schnauzer puppy is $1950. The price of the Miniature Schnauzer typically ranges from $1400 – $2500. However, the price of a Miniature Schnauzer can be as low as $500 and as high as $8500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 913 Miniature Schnauzer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Siberian Husky puppy is $1080. The price of the Siberian Husky typically ranges from $700 – $1250. However, the price of the Siberian Husky can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1036 Siberian Husky puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Miniature Schnauzer is more expensive than the Siberian Husky.

    Miniature Schnauzer Siberian Husky
    Average Price $1950 $1080
    Price Range $1400 to $2500 $700 to $1250

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Miniature Schnauzer and Siberian Husky. For different price points, the charts show how many Miniature Schnauzer puppies or how many Siberian Husky puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Miniature Schnauzers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Miniature Schnauzers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Siberian Huskys

    A breakdown of the prices of Siberian Huskys

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Miniature Schnauzer puppy or the Siberian Husky puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky

    Adopting the Miniature Schnauzer versus Adopting the Siberian Husky

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Miniature Schnauzers and many Siberian Huskys are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Miniature Schnauzer named Mike that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Miniature Schnauzers like Mike on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Miniature Schnauzers, Siberian Huskys are also available for adoption. For example, Lobo is a Male Siberian Husky that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Siberian Huskys like Lobo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Clyde is the name of another Miniature Schnauzer (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Carson is an adorable Male Siberian Husky on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Miniature Schnauzers and Siberian Huskys are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Miniature Schnauzers and Siberian Huskys that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Miniature Schnauzer versus the Intelligence of the Siberian Husky

    Miniature Schnauzer Siberian Husky
    Intelligence Rank 12 out of 130 dog breeds 45 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Miniature Schnauzer has an obedience intelligence rank of 12 out of 130 dog breeds. The Miniature Schnauzer belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Miniature Schnauzers tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Siberian Husky has an obedience intelligence rank of 45 out of 130 dog breeds. The Siberian Husky belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Siberian Huskys tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Miniature Schnauzer is more intelligent than the Siberian Husky.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Miniature Schnauzer versus Popularity of Siberian Husky

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Siberian Husky is more popular with dog owners than the Miniature Schnauzer. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Siberian Husky is 13 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Miniature Schnauzer is 17 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Miniature Schnauzer

    Popularity of Miniature Schnauzer

    Popularity of Siberian Husky

    Popularity of Siberian Husky

    Year Miniature Schnauzer Popularity Rank Siberian Husky Popularity Rank
    2013 17 14
    2014 16 13
    2015 16 12
    2016 17 12
    2017 18 12
    2018 19 14
    2019 18 15
    2020 19 16

    Health Problems of Miniature Schnauzer versus Health Problems of Siberian Husky

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Miniature Schnauzer is prone to more genetic health problems than the Siberian Husky.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Miniature Schnauzer than for the Siberian Husky.

    4 health tests are recommended for Miniature Schnauzer while 2 tests are recommended for the Siberian Husky.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Miniature Schnauzers and in Siberian Huskys.

    Miniature Schnauzer Health Problems

    Miniature Schnauzers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Miniature Schnauzer puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Miniature Schnauzer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Miniature Schnauzer breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Miniature Schnauzers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Mycobacterium Avian Complex
  • Myotonia Congenita
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Miniature Schnauzers here.

    Siberian Husky Health Problems

    Siberian Huskys are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Siberian Husky puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Siberian Husky puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Siberian Husky breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Siberian Huskys for:

  • Eye Examination- min age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Siberian Huskys here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Miniature Schnauzers and Siberian Huskys

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Miniature Schnauzer Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Miniature Schnauzer ranks 13 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 157 Miniature Schnauzers, 0 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Miniature Schnauzers, and how common these diseases are in Miniature Schnauzers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 13 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 96 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 125 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 187 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Siberian Husky Breed is Dentition Database problems.

    This is because the Siberian Husky ranks 46 out of 49 dog breeds for Dentition Database problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 131 Siberian Huskys, 1 of them had Dentition Database problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Siberian Huskys, and how common these diseases are in Siberian Huskys relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 46 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 62 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 98 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 120 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 135 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 188 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Miniature Schnauzer and in Siberian Husky and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky:

    Disease Miniature Schnauzer Rank Siberian Husky Rank
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 13 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 96 out of 182 dog breeds 62 out of 182 dog breeds
    Patella problems 125 out of 145 dog breeds 120 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 187 out of 198 dog breeds 188 out of 198 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems Not Common 46 out of 49 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems Not Common 98 out of 115 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 135 out of 144 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky

    Miniature Schnauzers can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Siberian Huskys do not like to be left alone.

    Do Miniature Schnauzers shed more than Siberian Huskys?

    Miniature Schnauzers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Siberian Huskys shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Siberian Husky

    Miniature Schnauzers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Siberian Huskys drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Siberian Husky?

    Miniature Schnauzers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Siberian Huskys require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Miniature Schnauzer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Siberian Husky?

    Miniature Schnauzers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Siberian Huskys have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Miniature Schnauzers Bark and Howl? What about Siberian Huskys?

    Miniature Schnauzers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Siberian Huskys are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Miniature Schnauzers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Siberian Huskys Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Miniature Schnauzers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Siberian Huskys can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Miniature Schnauzer vs. Siberian Husky

    Miniature Schnauzers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Siberian Huskys have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Miniature Schnauzers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Siberian Huskys Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Miniature Schnauzers can tolerate hot weather.

    Siberian Huskys can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Siberian Husky?

    Miniature Schnauzers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Siberian Huskys get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Miniature Schnauzers good family dogs? What about Siberian Huskys?

    Miniature Schnauzers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Siberian Huskys are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Miniature Schnauzers and Siberian Huskys?

    Miniature Schnauzers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Siberian Huskys get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Miniature Schnauzer Easier to Train than the Siberian Husky?

    Miniature Schnauzers are very easy to train.

    Siberian Huskys are not easy to train.

    Is the Miniature Schnauzer Better for Apartment Owners than the Siberian Husky?

    Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Siberian Huskys do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Miniature Schnauzer or the Siberian Husky?

    Miniature Schnauzers are OK for new dog owners.

    Siberian Huskys are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Miniature Schnauzer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Miniature Schnauzer that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Miniature Schnauzer:

  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (79 percent match with Miniature Schnauzer). Here is our comparison of the Siberian Husky vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Siberian Husky

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Siberian Husky that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Siberian Husky:

  • Samoyed (75 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer vs Samoyed.
  • Bloodhound (75 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer vs Bloodhound.
  • Finnish Spitz (78 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer vs Finnish Spitz.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Miniature Schnauzer and how the Siberian Husky compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Miniature Schnauzer and of the Siberian Husky to other breeds:

    Miniature Schnauzer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Miniature Schnauzer versus Redbone Coonhound     Miniature Schnauzer versus Cairn Terrier     Miniature Schnauzer versus German Longhaired Pointer     Miniature Schnauzer versus Yorkshire Terrier     Miniature Schnauzer versus Bordoodle     Miniature Schnauzer versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Miniature Schnauzer versus Shiranian     Miniature Schnauzer versus Collie     Miniature Schnauzer versus Swedish Vallhund     Miniature Schnauzer versus Basenji     Miniature Schnauzer versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Miniature Schnauzer versus Gordon Setter     Miniature Schnauzer versus Australian Kelpie     Miniature Schnauzer versus Kuvasz     Miniature Schnauzer versus Dachshund     Miniature Schnauzer versus Borzoi     Miniature Schnauzer versus Spanish Mastiff     Miniature Schnauzer versus Alaskan Malamute     Miniature Schnauzer versus English Toy Spaniel     Miniature Schnauzer versus Black Mouth Cur     Miniature Schnauzer versus Standard Poodle     Miniature Schnauzer versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Miniature Schnauzer versus Akbash     Miniature Schnauzer versus Ibizan Hound     Miniature Schnauzer versus West Highland White Terrier     

    Siberian Husky Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Siberian Husky versus Frenchton     Siberian Husky versus Shiloh Shepherd     Siberian Husky versus Morkie     Siberian Husky versus American Water Spaniel     Siberian Husky versus Basenji     Siberian Husky versus Fila Brasileiro     Siberian Husky versus English Setter     Siberian Husky versus Spinone Italiano     Siberian Husky versus Miniature Schnauzer     Siberian Husky versus Komondor     Siberian Husky versus Dachshund     Siberian Husky versus Brittany     Siberian Husky versus King Shepherd     Siberian Husky versus German Shepherd Dog     Siberian Husky versus Jack Russell Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Siberian Husky versus French Spaniel     Siberian Husky versus Gordon Setter     Siberian Husky versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Siberian Husky versus Bedlington Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Tibetan Mastiff     Siberian Husky versus Patterdale Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Siberian Husky versus Peek A Poo     Siberian Husky versus Toy Fox Terrier     

    Conclusion: Miniature Schnauzer versus Siberian Husky. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Miniature Schnauzer and the Siberian Husky better suits you and your family.