Comparison: Austrian Pinscher and German Pinscher

Austrian Pinscher and German Pinscher are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Austrian Pinscher	German Pinscher
FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Austria	Germany
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	42–50 cm	45–50 cm
Weight	–	14–20 kg
Recognition features	Stocky, medium-sized dog with a lively expression Thick, short to medium-long smooth coat; russet gold, stag red or black and tan White markings on chest, muzzle, feet and tail tip are common	Medium-sized, square, elegant dog with proud carriage Short, smooth, shiny coat; reddish-brown or black and tan Muscles clearly visible under the short coat
Coat	Thick double coat, short to medium-long, smooth and close-lying; russet gold, stag red or black with tan, with white markings.	Short, dense, smooth, shiny coat without bald patches; self-coloured (deer red to dark reddish-brown) or black with red or brown markings.
Purpose	An Austrian watch and companion dog, originally a versatile farm dog.	A German watch and companion dog, the smooth-coated relative of the 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.