German Pinscher vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the German Pinscher to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

German Pinscher vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1879 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Protective
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
German Pinscher
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Isabella
Isabella
Red
Red
Stag Red
Stag Red
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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