Miniature Pinscher vs Pug
Compare the Miniature Pinscher to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Pinschers and Pugs.
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
Unspecified
-206 BC
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Miniature Pinscher
Pug
