Comparison: Affenpinscher and Miniature Schnauzer

Affenpinscher and Miniature Schnauzer are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Affenpinscher
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Miniature Schnauzer
Photo: Ron Armstrong, CC BY 2.0, source
AffenpinscherMiniature Schnauzer
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryVery small (toy)Small
Height at withers24–28 cm30–35 cm
Weight3–6 kg4–8 kg
Life span12–14 years12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Harsh shaggy black coat and a monkey-like expression
  • Round head with a beard and prominent dark eyes
  • Up to 30 cm tall
  • Bushy moustache and eyebrows
  • Wiry coat, most often salt-and-pepper
  • Square build, up to 35 cm tall
CoatRough, shaggy coat.Wiry dense coat with undercoat; salt-and-pepper, black, black-and-silver.
PurposeA German toy pinscher used for ratting in stables and homes; later a lady's companion.A scaled-down German schnauzer bred to catch rats on farms; the most numerous schnauzer.

Breed page: Affenpinscher · Breed page: Miniature Schnauzer

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.