Brussels Griffon vs Miniature Pinscher
Compare Brussel Griffons to Miniature Pinschers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
7-8 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1880 AD
Unspecified
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Brussels Griffon
Miniature Pinscher
