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Compare Miniature Pinscher and Maltese. Which is better: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese?
Name | Miniature Pinscher | Maltese | Pekingese |
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Origins | Germany | Italy | China |
Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 71 | 33 | 88 |
Reviews | 1 | 3 | 3 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
King Of The Toys Reh Pinscher Zwergpinsc Min Pin |
Maltese lion dog Maltese Dog |
Chinese Spaniel Lion Dog Peke Peking Palasthund Pelchie Dog Peking Lion Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Small | Small | Small |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Maltese? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese weight comparison: | Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg) | 6.5-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | 8-10 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg) | 6.7 pounds (3.5 kg) | 9 pounds (3.6-4.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese height comparison: | Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) | Male: 8-10 inches (21-25 cm), Female: 8-9 inches (20-23 cm) | 6-9 inches (30.4-45 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) | Male: 9 inches (23 cm), Female: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) | 7.5 inches (30.24.5 cm) |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Which is more expensive? | $400-$600 | $600-$800 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Very frequent: The Miniature Pinscher is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Maltese is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Pekingese is quite easy to get. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese intelligence: | Smart: The Miniature Pinscher dogs have great intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low: The Pekingese is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. |
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Trainability
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese trainability comparison. | Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. | Maltese dogs are quite easy to train. | Pekingese dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Miniature Pinscher dogs are average watchdogs. | Maltese dogs are average watchdogs. | Pekingese dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese?
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. | Maltese dogs strongly protect their territory. | Pekingese dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Energetic Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Responsive Clever |
Active Playful Intelligent Responsive Docile Gentle Tempered Sweet Easygoing |
Stubborn Intelligent Affectionate Aggressive Good-natured Opinionated |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Pekingese dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese? | High: Miniature Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Maltese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Pekingese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese social needs comparison: | Miniature Pinscher dogs are a social breed. | Maltese dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Pekingese dogs need for social interaction is average. |
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. | Maltese dogs are not the biggest explorers. | Pekingese dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
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. | Maltese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Pekingese dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese playfulness comparison: | The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed. | Average: Malteses, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Pekingeses don't really like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese? | A lot: Miniature Pinscher is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: Maltese is a particularly loud breed. | Average to High: The Pekingese is a vocal breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Pinscher breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Maltese breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Pekingese breed. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese 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. | Maltese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Pekingese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | 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. | Maltese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Pinscher bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltese bite force: Weak. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pekingese bite force: Weak. |
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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 Maltese has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Pekingese has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese mouthiness comparison: | Miniature Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Maltese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Pekingese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese? | Miniature Pinschers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Maltese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Pekingeses are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese health problems comparison: |
Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy |
Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Intervertebral Disk Disease Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome Distichiasis Mitral Valve Disease Cryptorchidism Ectopic Cilia Cleft Palate Brachycephalic Syndrome Hydrocephalus Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca |
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. |
Average The Maltese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Pekingese should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Life Expectancy
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Pinscher, Maltese and Pekingese 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 Maltese: 16 years |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Pekingese: 14 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese? | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pekingese can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese?
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese energy level comparison: | Miniature Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Maltese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Pekingese dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Miniature Pinscher dogs exercise need is minimal. | Maltese dogs exercise need is very minimal. | Pekingese dogs exercise need is very minimal. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Maltese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Pekingese dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | 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 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. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese weight gain potential comparison: | High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average: The Maltese has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Pekingese has an average risk for obesity. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese coat comparison: | Rough | Feathered | Dense |
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Colors
What are the original Miniature Pinscher, Maltese and Pekingese color? |
Black Tan Red Chocolate Rust | White |
Black Gray Red Cream White Fawn |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese grooming comparison: | Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Maltese requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or {name3 shedding: | Miniature Pinscher dogs shed moderately. | Maltese dogs shed none to minimal. | Pekingese dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Hypoallergenic
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese? | Medium ⏺ The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Maltese has an average chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Pekingese has a high 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. | The Maltese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Pekingese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Miniature Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets. | Maltese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Pekingese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Which dog is more friendly? | Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Maltese dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Miniature Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Maltese dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Pekingese dogs are not kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Miniature Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Maltese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Pekingese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? | Miniature Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Maltese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Pekingese dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese? |
Yes Miniature Pinscher 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. |
Yes Pekingese 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 Maltese is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pekingese 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. | Malteses are usually recommended for elderly people. | Pekingeses are not recommended for elderly people. |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature Pinscher or Maltese or Pekingese? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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 Maltese vs Pekingese? | Not really Miniature Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Maltese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Pekingese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | 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. |
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 Maltese vs Pekingese Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Miniature Pinscher and Maltese and Pekingese have? | 2-5 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
Miniature Pinscher vs Maltese vs Pekingese 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 1888 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Toy breed. |
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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 Bichons and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Japan Chin and Pekingese 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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Pekingese Club Of America |
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