Miniature Pinscher vs Miniature Poodle
Compare Miniature Pinschers to Miniature Poodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
14-15 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
Unspecified
1700 AD
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
14-15 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Poodle
