Bichon Frise vs Miniature Pinscher
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Miniature Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Miniature Pinschers.
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Origin Country
Spain
Germany
Origin Year
1300 AD
Unspecified
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
None
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bichon Frise
Miniature Pinscher
