German Pinscher vs Miniature Schnauzer

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

German Pinscher vs Miniature Schnauzer
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
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General Details
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1879 AD
1888 AD
Temperament
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Protective
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
MAC Lung Disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
German Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Isabella
Isabella
Red
Red
Stag Red
Stag Red
Black
Black
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Liver
Liver
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