German Shorthaired Pointer vs Miniature Pinscher
Compare German Shorthaired Pointers to Miniature Pinschers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
Unspecified
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
Low
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
German Shorthaired Pointer
Miniature Pinscher
