Miniature Pinscher vs Dachshund vs German Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Miniature Pinscher | Dachshund | German Pinscher |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Companion Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 71 | 13 | 136 |
Reviews | 0 | 4 | 1 |
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Other Names | Min Pin, King Of The Toys, Reh Pinscher, Zwergpinsc | Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond | Standard Pinscher, Glatthaariger Pinscher |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed. |
FCI Group | 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 Dachshunds group, in the 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 |
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 Canadian Canine Registry |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 |
Price | $400-$600 | $500-$700 | $1400-$1600 |
General Appearance - Miniature Pinscher vs Dachshund vs German Pinscher
Size | Small | Small | Medium |
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Weight | Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg) | Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg) | Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg) | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) |
Height | Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm) | 16-19 inches (41-48 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) | Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm) | 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Miniature Pinscher vs Dachshund vs German Pinscher
Coat | Rough | Fine |
Dense Shiny Smooth |
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Colors |
Rust Chocolate Red Tan Black |
Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black |
Blue Red Tan Brown Black |
Grooming | Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level | Miniature Pinschers shed moderately. | Dachshunds shed none to minimal. | German Pinschers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Miniature Pinscher vs Dachshund vs German Pinscher
Temperament |
Clever Friendly Playful Intelligent Energetic Outgoing Responsive |
Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn |
Outright Tempered Courageous Loving Familiar Lively Spirited |
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Intelligent Rank | Smart: Miniature Pinscher's has great intelligence. | Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
Trainability | Miniature Pinschers are quite easy to train. | Dachshunds are easy to train. | German Pinschers are easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed. | Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The German Pinscher is a playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | Miniature Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level | Miniature Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | German Pinschers are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs | Miniature Pinschers are a social breed. | Dachshunds are a social breed. | German Pinschers need for social interaction is average. |
Barking | High: The Miniature Pinscher is a very vocal breed. | High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed. | Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. |
Watchdog Ability | Miniature Pinschers are average watchdogs. | Dachshunds are average watchdogs. | German Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial | Miniature Pinschers strongly protect their territory. | Dachshunds are average defenders. | German Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Miniature Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Miniature Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Dachshunds have a higher than average 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 | Miniature Pinschers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive | Miniature Pinschers 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. | Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | German Pinschers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Apartment Friendly | Miniature Pinschers are apartment-friendly dogs. | Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
Adaptability | Miniature Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Dachshunds 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 | Miniature Pinschers 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. | Dachshunds 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. | 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Miniature Pinscher vs Dachshund vs German Pinscher
Stranger Friendly | Miniature Pinschers are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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Child Friendly | Miniature Pinschers are kid-friendly dogs. | Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Miniature Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. | Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly | Miniature Pinschers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | German Pinschers are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Miniature Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Miniature Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people. | German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Miniature Pinschers are generally with other pets. | Dachshunds are generally with other pets. | German Pinschers are generally with other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Miniature Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
Yes 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. |
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 Miniature Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Dachshund 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Miniature Pinscher vs Dachshund vs German Pinscher
Health Issues | Miniature Pinschers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems |
Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) | No set |
Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
Energy Level | Miniature Pinschers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | German Pinschers are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Miniature Pinschers exercise need is minimal. | Dachshunds have an average exercise need. | German Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need | Miniature Pinschers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | German Pinschers don't need too much sleep. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 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 | High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers warm weather | Prefers warm weather | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Miniature Pinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The German Pinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Miniature Pinscher vs Dachshund vs German Pinscher
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 2-5 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 6-8 puppies |
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