Border Terrier vs German Pinscher Comparison – Which dog is better Russian Bear Schnauzer or Standard Pinscher?

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Name	Border Terrier	German Pinscher
Origins	England Scotland	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Standard Pinscher, Glatthaariger Pinscher
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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	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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.
Price Which is cheaper Border Terrier or German Pinscher? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Border Terrier and German Pinscher?	$1200-$1400	$1400-$1600

Border Terrier vs German Pinscher General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger Border Terrier or German Pinscher?	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier Border Terrier or German Pinscher?	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller Border Terrier or German Pinscher?	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Border Terrier vs German Pinscher Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types	Rough	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Blue Red Tan Brown Black
Grooming	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.	German Pinschers shed none to minimal.

Border Terrier vs German Pinscher Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient	Outright Tempered Courageous Loving Familiar Lively Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Border Terriers are easy to train.	German Pinschers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The German Pinscher is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Pinschers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.	German Pinschers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.	German Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	German Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Pinschers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	German Pinschers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Border Terrier fajta.	Nem a legjobb választás German Pinscher, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható German Pinscher tartása lakásban.
Adaptability	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Pinschers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Border Terrier or German Pinscher?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.

Border Terrier vs German Pinscher Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	German Pinschers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Pinschers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Pinschers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Pinschers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Border Terrier vs German Pinscher?	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No German Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Border Terrier vs German Pinscher Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures	No data available
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Pinschers are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.	German Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	German Pinschers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Pinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Border Terrier vs German Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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