Miniature Pinscher vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare Miniature Pinschers to Norfolk Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
13-18 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
10-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
Unspecified
1932 AD
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
13-18 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Miniature Pinscher
Norfolk Terrier
