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Name	Papillon	Miniature Pinscher	Affenpinscher
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Germany	Germany France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	King Of The Toys Reh Pinscher Zwergpinsc Min Pin	Affie African Terrier Monkey Dog Monkey Terrier Affen
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Miniature Pinscher? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg)	8 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	9-12 inches (23-30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$400-$600	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Miniature Pinscher is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Affenpinscher is easier than average to get.

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher intelligence:	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Miniature Pinscher dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Affenpinscher dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher trainability comparison.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Playful Energetic Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Responsive Clever	Active Curious Playful Adventurous Funny Loving Stubborn
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Miniature Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Affenpinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are a social breed. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher playfulness comparison:	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Affenpinscher is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Miniature Pinscher is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Affenpinscher rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Pinscher breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Affenpinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Affenpinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Pinscher dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Affenpinscher dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Pinscher bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Affenpinscher bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Affenpinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher mouthiness comparison:	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Miniature Pinschers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Affenpinscher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Fractures Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Luxating Patella Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Slipped Stifle
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Miniature Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Affenpinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Papillon, Miniature Pinscher and Affenpinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature Pinscher: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Affenpinscher: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher energy level comparison:	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Affenpinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	Miniature Pinscher dogs exercise need is minimal.	Affenpinscher dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Affenpinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Affenpinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher coat comparison:	Feathered	Rough	Wiry
Colors What are the original Papillon, Miniature Pinscher and Affenpinscher color?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Tan Red Chocolate Rust	Black Belge Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher grooming comparison:	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.	Affenpinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Affenpinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Affenpinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Affenpinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Affenpinscher dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Affenpinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Affenpinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Affenpinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Affenpinschers are not recommended for elderly people.

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Papillon or Miniature Pinscher or Affenpinscher? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Affenpinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Papillon and Miniature Pinscher and Affenpinscher have?	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies	1-3 puppies
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Papillon vs Miniature Pinscher vs Affenpinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.

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