Mudi vs Miniature Schnauzer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Mudi	Miniature Schnauzer
Origins	Hungary	Germany
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	486	18
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Other Names	Hungarian Mudi, Canis Ovilis Fenyesi	Zwergschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$800-$1000	$600-$1000

General Appearance - Mudi vs Miniature Schnauzer

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)	Male: 11-18 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 10-15 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Avg. Weight	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 14.5 pounds (5.0-8.2 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (4.5-6.8 kg)
Height	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)
Avg. Height	17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 14 inches (35.6 cm), Female: 13 inches (33.0 cm)

Hair & Care - Mudi vs Miniature Schnauzer

Coat	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Wiry
Colors	Fawn Black Merle Brown Gray White Black Blue-Grey Ash coloured (blue grey)	Salt Pepper Silver Black
Grooming	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Miniature Schnauzer requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Mudis shed moderately.	Miniature Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Mudi vs Miniature Schnauzer

Temperament	Alert Energetic Intelligent Loving Courageous Gentle Lively Guarding Companionable Watchful Keen to Work Adaptable	Alert Friendly Obedient Fearless Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Mudi's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Miniature Schnauzer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Mudis are easy to train.	Miniature Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Miniature Schnauzers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Mudis have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Mudis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Miniature Schnauzers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Mudis need for social interaction is average.	Miniature Schnauzers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally.	Average: The Miniature Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Mudis are average watchdogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Mudis are average defenders.	Miniature Schnauzers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Mudis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Schnauzers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Mudis are not the biggest explorers.	Miniature Schnauzers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Mudis don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Miniature Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Mudis are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Miniature Schnauzers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Mudis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Schnauzers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature Schnauzers 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Mudi vs Miniature Schnauzer

Stranger Friendly	Mudis are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Mudis are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Mudis are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Mudis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Schnauzers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Miniature Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Schnauzers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Mudis are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature Schnauzers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Mudis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature Schnauzers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Miniature Schnauzer breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Mudi vs Miniature Schnauzer

Health Issues	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Cataracts Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	14-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Mudis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Mudis need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature Schnauzers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Mudis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Miniature Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.
Stinkiness	Low The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Miniature Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Mudi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Mudi vs Miniature Schnauzer

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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