Miniature Pinscher vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare Miniature Pinschers to American Pit Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
Unspecified
1898 AD
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Miniature Pinscher
American Pit Bull Terrier
