Chihuahua vs Miniature Pinscher
Compare the Chihuahua to the Miniature Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers.
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-14 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Origin Country
Mexico
Germany
Origin Year
1850 AD
Unspecified
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-14 Years
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Miniature Pinscher
