German Pinscher vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare German Pinschers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1819 AD
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Pinscher
Jack Russell Terrier
