Miniature Pinscher vs Rottweiler
Compare Miniature Pinschers to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-11 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
Unspecified
100 AD
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-11 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Miniature Pinscher
Rottweiler
