Maltese vs Miniature Pinscher
Compare the Maltese to the Miniature Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Maltese and Miniature Pinschers.
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Origin Country
Malta
Germany
Origin Year
-200 BC
Unspecified
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Maltese
Miniature Pinscher
