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