Miniature Pinscher vs Pekingese
Compare the Miniature Pinscher to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Pinschers and Pekingese.
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
Unspecified
-20 BC
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Miniature Pinscher
Pekingese
