German Pinscher vs Sheltie
Compare the German Pinscher to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Shelties.
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1909 AD
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Sheltie
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
German Pinscher
Sheltie
German Pinscher
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
German Pinscher
Sheltie
