German Pinscher vs Norwich Terrier
Compare the German Pinscher to the Norwich Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Norwich Terriers.
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
10-12 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1932 AD
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
German Pinscher
Norwich Terrier
