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Name	Toy Fox Terrier	Japanese Terrier	Miniature Pinscher
Origins	United States	Japan	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Amertoy American Toy Terrier	Kobe Terrier Mikado Terrier Nihon Teria Nihon Terrier Oyuki Snowy Terrier Nippon Terrier	King Of The Toys Reh Pinscher Zwergpinsc Min Pin
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Japanese Terrier? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher weight comparison:	3.5-7 pounds (1.5-3 kg)	5-9 pounds	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 8-9 pounds (about 4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	3.6 pounds (1.4 kg)	7 pounds	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8.5 pounds (about 4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher height comparison:	10 inches (25 cm)	8-13 inches	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	10.5 inches	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$1000-$1300	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher?	Frequent: The Toy Fox Terrier is easier than average to get.	Average: The Japanese Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Miniature Pinscher is quite easy to get.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Japanese Terrier is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Miniature Pinscher dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher trainability comparison.	Toy Fox Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Japanese Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher?	Toy Fox Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Japanese Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Toy Fox Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Japanese Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

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

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher playfulness comparison:	The Toy Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Japanese Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Pinscher is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher?	Low to Average: The Toy Fox Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Japanese Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Miniature Pinscher 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 Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher?	Very house-friendly dog the Toy Fox Terrier breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Japanese Terrier breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Miniature Pinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher?	The Toy Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Japanese Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Miniature Pinschers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Von Willebrand's Disease Demodectic Mange	No data available	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Toy Fox Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Japanese Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Miniature Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Toy Fox Terrier, Japanese Terrier and Miniature Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Toy Fox Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Japanese Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature Pinscher: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher energy level comparison:	Toy Fox Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Japanese Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Toy Fox Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Japanese Terrier dogs need a lot of exercises.	Miniature Pinscher dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher?	Toy Fox Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Japanese Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Pinscher dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	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? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Toy Fox Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Japanese Terrier has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Miniature Pinscher breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher coat comparison:	Dense	Fine Dense Smooth Glossy Slick	Rough
Colors What are the original Toy Fox Terrier, Japanese Terrier and Miniature Pinscher color?	Black Tan White Chocolate	Black White Tricolor	Black Tan Red Chocolate Rust
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Toy Fox Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Japanese Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Miniature Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Toy Fox Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Japanese Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher?	Medium ⏺ The Toy Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Japanese Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Toy Fox Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Japanese Terrier is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Good With Comparison

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

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher 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: Toy Fox Terrier or Japanese Terrier or Miniature Pinscher? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher?	Not really Toy Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Japanese Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Pinscher 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.

Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher 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 Toy Fox Terrier and Japanese Terrier and Miniature Pinscher have?	2-6 puppies	4-7 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Toy Fox Terrier vs Japanese Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small 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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available	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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