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Name	Miniature Pinscher	Chihuahua	Maltese
Origins	Germany	Mexico	Italy
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	71	32	33
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Other Names What other names do they have?	King Of The Toys Reh Pinscher Zwergpinsc Min Pin	Csivava Chihuahueño	Maltese lion dog Maltese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Chihuahua? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)	6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)	6.7 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese height comparison:	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)	Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)	Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	Very frequent: The Miniature Pinscher is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Maltese is quite easy to get.

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese intelligence:	Smart: The Miniature Pinscher dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese trainability comparison.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Maltese dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	Miniature Pinscher dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Maltese dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Pinscher dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Maltese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Responsive Clever	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively	Active Playful Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Tempered Sweet Easygoing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Miniature Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese?	High: Miniature Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Maltese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese social needs comparison:	Miniature Pinscher dogs are a social breed. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Maltese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Pinscher dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Maltese dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Chihuahua 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.	Maltese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese?	A lot: Miniature Pinscher is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Maltese is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Pinscher breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Maltese breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maltese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	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.	Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Maltese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Pinscher bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltese 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 Miniature Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Maltese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese?	Miniature Pinschers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.	The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Miniature Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Maltese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Pinscher, Chihuahua and Maltese breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature Pinscher: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Maltese: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese energy level comparison:	Miniature Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Maltese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Pinscher dogs exercise need is minimal.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Maltese dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Maltese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 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? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Maltese has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese coat comparison:	Rough	Fine	Feathered
Colors What are the original Miniature Pinscher, Chihuahua and Maltese color?	Black Tan Red Chocolate Rust	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Maltese 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: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese 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, Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Maltese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Good With Comparison

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

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese 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: Miniature Pinscher or Chihuahua or Maltese? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese?	Not really Miniature Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Maltese 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.

Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese 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 Miniature Pinscher and Chihuahua and Maltese have?	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Miniature Pinscher vs Chihuahua vs Maltese Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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