Miniature Pinscher vs Africanis
Compare Miniature Pinschers to Africani. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
55-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Origin Country
Germany
South Africa
Origin Year
Unspecified
-4700 BC
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium to High
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Miniature Pinscher
Africanis
