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Name	Miniature Schnauzer	Cairn Terrier	Irish Terrier
Origins	Germany	Scotland	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	18	69	114
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Zwergschnauzer	Toto Dog Cairn	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$700-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Very frequent: The Miniature Schnauzer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cairn Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Small	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Cairn Terrier? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)	Male: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 13-17 pounds (6-8 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 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)	Male: 16 pounds (7 kg), Female: 15 pounds (7 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier height comparison:	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)

Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry	Waterproof	Wiry Straight
Colors What are the original Miniature Schnauzer, Cairn Terrier and Irish Terrier color?	Black Silver Pepper Salt	Black Gray Red Cream Silver Brindle Wheaten	Red Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Cairn Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. 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 Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Fearless Spirited	Active Courageous Intelligent Fearless Assertive	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier intelligence:	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Cairn 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier trainability comparison.	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Cairn Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	High: Miniature Schnauzer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Cairn Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier social needs comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Cairn Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? 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.	Cairn Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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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 Cairn Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Schnauzer bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cairn Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Cairn Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Cairn Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	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.	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 Cairn Terrier indoors.	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 Irish Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
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.	Average: Cairn Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Terrier 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 Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	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.	Cairn Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Irish Terrier 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.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are generally with other pets.	Cairn Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cairn Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cairn Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cairn Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier 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.	Yes Cairn Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Irish Terrier 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.	Cairn Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier Health Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cairn Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier health problems comparison:	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI)	Cataracts Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cryptorchidism Glaucoma Craniomandibular Osteopathy Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy Microvascular Dysplasia Portosystemic Vascular Anomaly (PSVA)	No data available
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.	Frequent The Cairn Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Schnauzer, Cairn Terrier and Irish Terrier 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 Cairn Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier energy level comparison:	Miniature Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cairn Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs have an average exercise need.	Cairn Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	Miniature Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cairn Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Schnauzer or Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 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 Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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.	Average: The Cairn Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	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 Cairn Terrier 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 Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cairn Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average 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 Cairn Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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 Cairn Terrier or Irish Terrier? 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 Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier?	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cairn Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier 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 Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier 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 Cairn Terrier and Irish Terrier have?	3-6 puppies	2-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Miniature Schnauzer vs Cairn Terrier vs Irish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier 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 Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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 Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available

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