Is a Miniature Schnauzer taller than a West Highland White Terrier?
Yes. A Miniature Schnauzer is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
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Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
A Miniature Schnauzer is commonly listed at 12 in (30 cm), the lower end of its range. See all of Miniature Schnauzer’s listed heights.
A West Highland White Terrier is commonly listed at 11 in (28 cm). See all of West Highland White Terrier’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Miniature Schnauzer
- Miniature Schnauzer vs Pug: A Miniature Schnauzer and a Pug are drawn at the same shoulder height, but a Miniature Schnauzer’s figure is the lower end of its range.
- Miniature Schnauzer vs Shih Tzu: A Miniature Schnauzer is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
- Miniature Schnauzer vs Basset Hound: A Basset Hound is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Miniature Schnauzer.
West Highland White Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier vs Shih Tzu: A West Highland White Terrier is 1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a Shih Tzu.
- West Highland White Terrier vs Pug: A Pug is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a West Highland White Terrier.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Miniature Schnauzer), Wikidata (West Highland White Terrier).
