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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Border Terrier	Whippet
Origins	Germany	England Scotland	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	18	92	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Zwergschnauzer	Borders	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Border Terrier? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$1200-$1400	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet intelligence:	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Fearless Spirited	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet?	High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet?	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature Schnauzer indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whippet bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet?	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)	Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Schnauzer, Border Terrier and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Miniature Schnauzer: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.	Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Schnauzer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet coat comparison:	Wiry	Rough	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Miniature Schnauzer, Border Terrier and Whippet color?	Black Silver Pepper Salt	Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature Schnauzer or Border Terrier or Whippet? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature Schnauzer and Border Terrier and Whippet have?	3-6 puppies	2-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Border Terrier vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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