Chihuahua vs German Pinscher
Compare the Chihuahua to the German Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and German Pinschers.
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-14 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Origin Country
Mexico
Germany
Origin Year
1850 AD
1879 AD
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-14 Years
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
German Pinscher
