Miniature Pinscher vs Whippet
Compare Miniature Pinschers to Whippets. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
8-11 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
Unspecified
1610 AD
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Miniature Pinscher
Whippet
