Breed comparison
Miniature Schnauzer vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Miniature Schnauzer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog5Affection with family5
5Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
3Energy level3
5Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs4
5Adaptability5
4Watchdog / protective5
5Barking4
3Shedding2
4Coat grooming4
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Good with young children: the Miniature Schnauzer scores 5 out of 5, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, mental stimulation needs.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Miniature Schnauzer if you have young children, you want a dog that is easier to train. Pick the Polish Lowland Sheepdog if you want less dog hair, you want a quieter dog, you want a more protective watchdog.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.