Shiba Inu vs German Pinscher – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Shiba Inu	German Pinscher
Origins	Japan	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	45	136
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Other Names	Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba	Standard Pinscher, Glatthaariger Pinscher
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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 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	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	$800-$1000	$1400-$1600

General Appearance - Shiba Inu vs German Pinscher

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Shiba Inu vs German Pinscher

Coat	Dense	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors	Tan Red Cream Sesame Black	Blue Red Tan Brown Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Shiba Inus shed above average.	German Pinschers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Shiba Inu vs German Pinscher

Temperament	Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen	Outright Tempered Courageous Loving Familiar Lively Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Shiba Inus aren't famous for their trainability.	German Pinschers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The German Pinscher is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Shiba Inus 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	Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs.	German Pinschers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average.	German Pinschers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Shiba Inus are good watchdogs.	German Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs.	German Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Shiba Inus 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	Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Shiba Inus 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.	German Pinschers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Shiba Inus are very 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	Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	German Pinschers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.

Good With - Shiba Inu vs German Pinscher

Stranger Friendly	Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	German Pinschers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children.	German Pinschers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Pinschers are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Pinschers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Shiba Inus 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.
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 Shiba Inu 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.

Health Factors - Shiba Inu vs German Pinscher

Health Issues	The Shiba Inu 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	Allergies Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Pinschers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Shiba Inus have an average exercise need.	German Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Shiba Inus 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	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 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	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Pinscher is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Shiba Inu vs German Pinscher

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	2-4 puppies	6-8 puppies
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