Miniature Pinscher vs Papillon
Compare Miniature Pinschers to Papillons. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Origin Country
Germany
France
Origin Year
Unspecified
1500 AD
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-16 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Miniature Pinscher
Papillon
