Boston Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher

Compare the Boston Terrier to the Miniature Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Miniature Pinschers.

Boston Terrier vs Miniature Pinscher
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
Unspecified
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Colors
Black and Rust
Black and Rust
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Rust
Blue and Rust
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Chocolate and Rust
Chocolate and Rust
Red
Red
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