How tall is a Miniature Schnauzer?

An adult Miniature Schnauzer stands about 13 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Miniature Schnauzer considered a small dog?

Yes — at 13" / 16 lb, the Miniature Schnauzer falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #189 tallest.

How does a Miniature Schnauzer compare to a person?

At 13" tall, a Miniature Schnauzer stands about 20% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Miniature Schnauzer Size Compared to a Person

A Miniature Schnauzer stands 13″ at the shoulder and weighs about 16 lb — that puts it at 20% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #189 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").

Miniature Schnauzer next to a person at scale — 13-inch shoulder height, 16 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Miniature Schnauzer at 13″ / 16 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Miniature Schnauzer compares

	Miniature Schnauzer	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	13″	64″	-51″
Weight	16 lb	135 lb	-119 lb

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About the Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer is a spirited, intelligent small breed that originated in Germany as a farm dog and rat catcher. Created by crossing Standard Schnauzers with smaller breeds like Affenpinschers and Poodles, the Miniature Schnauzer inherited the best qualities of its parent breeds — alertness, loyalty, and a charming, whiskered appearance. Their distinctive bushy eyebrows, full beard, and wiry coat give them a dignified, almost professorial look.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Miniature Schnauzer.

Basset Hound — 13″ / 53 lb (same height)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — 13″ / 16 lb (same height)
Cavapoo — 13″ / 18 lb (same height)
Eskapoo — 13″ / 18 lb (same height)
Foxton — 13″ / 14 lb (same height)
Frengle — 13″ / 22 lb (same height)
Glen of Imaal Terrier — 13″ / 36 lb (same height)
Lowchen — 13″ / 15 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Miniature Schnauzer?: An adult Miniature Schnauzer stands about 13 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Miniature Schnauzer considered a small dog?: Yes — at 13" / 16 lb, the Miniature Schnauzer falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #189 tallest.
How does a Miniature Schnauzer compare to a person?: At 13" tall, a Miniature Schnauzer stands about 20% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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